Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Can I ask why it is not being proposed to take Fifth Stage now? I did not agree. I am asking why it is being proposed to put it back to the new year. It is very unusual. Having dealt with Report Stage tonight, I would rather continue to Fifth Stage. It is not my issue if the Minister of State's nose is out of joint at some of the amendments that have been passed, it is his issue. I would rather that Fifth Stage was taken tonight and any proposal to defer it will be opposed. I ask the Minister of State to clarify the position.

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