Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I suggest the process should be looked at by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. This is not the first time this has happened. It has happened to a number of Members that they receive a letter on the day advising them that their amendment have been ruled out of order.

The reason I tabled the amendment and the reason I am not happy with the section is it is a misnomer. The Title should convey what the Bill is about. If the Bill is about anything, it is very definitely not about the protection of life. It is about destroying life, particularly the life of the unborn. It may be argued - I accept and concede it may be so argued - in regard to sections 7 and 8, that it will have the effect of protecting women's lives. We could dispute whether that is necessary-----