Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving us an outline for the reasons he has ruled these amendments out of order.

Amendment No. 8 seeks to maintain the status quo. As of now, there is no imposition on the Exchequer. The Minister is instead abolishing the councils.

On amendments Nos. 21 to 23, inclusive, if we cannot challenge specific aspects of the Bill’s principle, then it neuters the House in dealing with legislation.