David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Why then did the Labour Party make child benefit and college fees red line issues? By doing so, it indicated to the electorate that these were issues on which it would not buckle and would not sacrifice in any discussions or negotiations on the formation of a Government. The party failed completely and betrayed those who voted for it on the basis of the position it adopted on these issues. It is important that the House debate the election manifestos of the parties in government. For this reason, I move the amendment to the Order of Business to discuss the Sinn Féin motion either today or tomorrow. It is important to give Senators an opportunity to have their say on the broken promises of the Government.