Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not expect to persuade the Cathaoirleach but I agree with Senator Norris.

The decision taken by the Cathaoirleach and his office on this amendment is utterly crazy. Senator Norris makes a very good point on this type of provision. I cannot see why there is any provision against that. It is unconstitutional for the Cathaoirleach to say that we cannot put this into legislation. I cannot see what the problem is and Senator Norris is dead right. I call for a review at the CPP, Committee on Procedure and Privileges, as to what is and is not within the scope of the Bill.