David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Leas-Chathaoirleach has made the point I wanted to make. I left the House at 1 p.m. having moved the amendments in my name. I am astonished that the debate is still going on at 3.20 p.m. While some contributions are reasoned and valuable, much of the stuff being recorded is tendentious, a circular argument based on anecdotes from Members who always demand evidence-based material.

It looks to me as if we have an attempt to force a guillotine. This is political sleight of hand and they will then try to force the imposition of a guillotine through unreasonably lengthy contributions before crying foul. I would like to know if I can put my amendment to a vote.