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

As the Taoiseach knows, the legislation was rammed through this time last year. That was a disaster and consequences arose.

I do not understand why the Government is suppressing Topical Issue matters. The Members of the House, irrespective of their parties or position as Independents, are entitled to raise Topical Issue matters. I did not realise that the Government was axing Topical Issues tomorrow. That is wrong. The Taoiseach should amend the Standing Order to ensure that Topical Issue matter can be allocated to Deputies and held. Last night, we had the Order of Business at around 7.50 p.m.

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