Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There has been much intense and emotional debate on this issue. To be fair to everyone, I will allow some time at the conclusion for Senators to make comments one way or another but I will not allow them time at this stage and then allow them to contribute again when the Bill is passed, or not passed, as the case may be. Senators have a choice. I will be fair to both sides. If Senators want to make a contribution now, I will allow it but I will not allow them to make another long contribution when the Bill is either passed or defeated. One way or another, I will allow Senators to contribute. They may decide whether it should be now or when the Bill is passed, or not.