Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In fairness to Senator Boyhan and his amendment to the Order of Business regarding the mayoral plebiscite, I have given it consideration. On 29 January we had a debate in this House in which the Senator was one of seven Members who participated. I do not think it is appropriate to extend the time today given that we had that debate so recently. It is a fair point that the Senator made, but in light of the fact that only seven Members turned up to speak on the issue that day, I am not accepting Senator Boyhan's amendment, nor will I be accepting the other amendments. I am proposing an amendment to the Order of Business myself, that we delete No. 5.