Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On the motion on the national maternity hospital, a division was claimed on Deputy Tóibín's amendment. I understand that Deputy Tóibín does not wish to press the amendment. Accordingly, with the leave of the House and notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, I declare that the question is not carried and that the amendment is lost.

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