Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is not. We have consistently opposed the Government's consistent use of the guillotine in dealing with a range of legislation. A substantial number of amendments have been submitted to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 and given the enormous interest in the Bill, irrespective of one's perspective, the decision to conclude the debate with one vote, even if all of the amendments have not been reached or debated, is the wrong one. Those who wish to move amendments should be facilitated in doing so and having them debated. What is proposed is that they be wrapped in one vote at the conclusion of the debate. That is not right and I oppose the proposition.

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