Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am told the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill is not now scheduled for next week. The Education (Admissions to School) Bill is being prioritised next week, followed by the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill. I share the Deputy's concerns. I think there is a political tactic at play at this stage and no longer any attempt at accurate scrutiny of legislation. There is a deliberate attempt to filibuster and frustrate the progress of necessary legislation by a very small grouping in the Dáil. Of course, they are using the rules as they are allowed to-----

See this speech in context