Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will speak to amendment No. 6. I am compelled to comment, and I believe it is a wider discussion. As the Acting Cathaoirleach may not be in a position to answer but it is something that is going to have to be examined. I am concerned on the grounds on which some of the amendments have been ruled out of order. It creates a very significant concern in regard to democracy. For example, the idea of not being able to oppose a section is a concern, especially if that section is requesting that the Oireachtas transfers power in primary legislation to a Minister to make regulations in secondary legislation. It is appropriate that we would be able to make amendments in respect of that. I am also very concerned that the amendments relating to time, which we will come to later in amendment No. 11, is being made into a difficulty. A sunset clause is a basic parameter of legislation. Amendment No. 6 speaks specifically to-----