Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Is it any wonder people are so enraged over such political cynicism. I understand that when the Water Services (No. 2) Bill was being debated in the Dáil, it was guillotined after three hours. Since the inception in 2011 of the Government of which the Minister, Deputy Kelly, is now a member, its hallmark has been the use of the guillotine on many occasions. Consequently, many issues that have arisen and come back to haunt the Government could have been anticipated had debates been allowed to continue, had there been respect and had the Government listened to what was said during the parliamentary process. That has not happened. It is interesting that every major issue of public concern regarding the legislation introduced last year was flagged during the debate this time last year.