Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is a bizarre and divided team. Deputy O'Callaghan makes a very valid point. The amendment proposed by Sinn Féin has the effect of deleting the objective that there should be proficiency in the Irish language among the Judiciary. We know what Sinn Féin is trying to do in the North and the importance of the Irish language. Sinn Féin has tabled very few amendments. I understand the party is supporting the Bill, as it has said that previously. Perhaps Deputy Ó Laoghaire could set out what is the crux of his party's support for the Bill. Is it this amendment or is it another amendment? I am a bit confused by the lack of amendments Sinn Féin has tabled in terms of what is the crux of its support for the Bill. More than 100 amendments are being tabled and we need to know how they will be supported. What is the central tenet of Sinn Féin's support if this does not have the Government's support as set out by the Minister?

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