Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I fully accept that time is precious and that at times legislation must be rushed because of deadlines. However, it is important that people who go to the trouble of tabling amendments, putting thought into it with a view to advancing the legislation and making it more effective for the people of this country are, where possible, given time to discuss them. I know that one Member of the House spent the entire weekend reading a book with a view to contributing to yesterday's discussion but was not given a chance to do so. We all want to see the House working more effectively. Let us work together to ensure-----