John Gilroy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Everyone agrees that there is very little difference in the position between the Opposition and the Government on this. The intentions of both sides of the House are identical. It is the matter of achieving them that we are examining. We need to pay close attention to Minister’s comments on the establishment of a forum model to discuss other constitutional issues. By pushing this vote on a matter on which there is very little distance between us risks shutting the door on the innovation the Minister has demonstrated. I urge the amendment is not pressed. It is not reasonable for Senator Cullinane to ask the Minister to come back by Monday with the cast-iron guarantee he needs.