Joanna Tuffy (Labour)

My amendment under this section was disallowed. I have just looked through the list of amendments that have been disallowed and nine of mine are included in it. Many of them deal with the fundamental debate about whether this Bill is sufficient. The imposition of the rule with regard to amendments that put a charge on the State stifles debate on the Bill. This is not the first time we have had this problem, but it is a particular problem with this important Bill.

In terms of our work here and in the context of Seanad reform, we should review this rule. It is fine to apply the rule with regard to the Estimates or the budget, but when it comes to——