Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

The climate Bill debate should not be guillotined. Amendments should not be ruled out in the way they have been. I say that despite the fact many of the amendments are from right-wing opponents of climate progress. More time should be allowed for a debate on this key issue.

Time should also be provided for brief statements alongside the moving of the writ for the Dublin Bay South by-election. Important issues are at stake. It is the first opportunity since the general election for part of the electorate to have its say on the housing crisis. If the by-election is lost by the Government, it will have profound impacts on it. There should be a debate on it.

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