David Norris (Independent)

I agree with Senator O'Toole. That is precisely the point I wish to make, having observed the debate. I understood the Chair to have ruled that Senator O'Toole's amendments could not be put down at this stage but they could be put down at Report Stage. Those amendments simply could not have arisen until the report was given to Senator O'Toole. The Cathaoirleach's position is that he is forbidding discussion on the amendments because on Report Stage a Member can only speak once. I believe that is a dangerous ruling to the operation of this House.