Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As I have only been a Member of the House for four years, I will defer to the Acting Chairman's greater service. However, I find this to be an extraordinary decision by the Bills Office. To be made aware five minutes before we take Report Stage after we have prepared for the debate that the amendments have been ruled out of order is incredible. I will seek further clarification other than the information that has been given. It seems to be an arbitrary decision.

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