James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Senators on this side of the House can fully understand the frustration and anger voiced by a Government Senator this morning about the manner in which the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2006 went through the House last Friday. Nobody has assumed responsibility and there is no political accountability in respect of this crisis. It was decided that several amendments tabled by Senators from both sides of the House could not be taken.

I am disappointed with the actions of the Leader and I would voice my disappointment if she was here today. She promised us that a Bill would never be guillotined in this House in her term as Leader so she must answer for her actions in respect of this issue.