Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Before I call Deputy Paul Murphy, I reiterate what the Ceann Comhairle said. The provisions in Standing Orders replicate the Constitution in the context of Members, other than members of the Government, introducing amendments that would impose a charge on the Exchequer. There is no prohibition on them debating matters related to amendments that have been ruled out of order. They can be debated on the question that the relevant section stand part of the Bill. That is what Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett has just done. Contrary to what he said, Members can make a contribution.

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