Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I will read out the note on it. It is not actually in Senator Norris's name, but in the name of a number of other Senators, including some from my own party. For the information of the House, I did not make the decision; the Cathaoirleach did. Amendment No. 5 seeks to amend section 6(9) of the Bill, to mandate the referral of victims to specialist support services, including, where relevant, medical support or appropriate specialist services, including psychological support services, and services providing alternative accommodation.

The amendment must therefore be considered to be out of order in accordance with Standing Order 41 on the grounds that it would have the effect of imposing a charge upon the Revenue. I am only the messenger. The decision has already been made. The amendment has been ruled out of order. It is not of great value for us to have a debate on the amendments that have been ruled out of order when there are 41 amendments to be debated-----