Houses Appointments Bill guillotine
Opposition Deputies object to guillotining the Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill, arguing debate could finish without it. The Tánaiste defends proceeding, citing the Bill’s importance and the substantial debate already held.
Is the proposal for dealing with No. 40, Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, agreed?
Comment on this
It is not agreed. The Minister will be aware that the debate on this legislation would probably conclude in a shorter time than would be achieved by the guillotine being imposed on it. We should oppose all guillotines on legislation given that the Government had promised it would not be used without reason, and there is no reason for its use in this case.
Comment on this
You wasted a lot of time on Friday.
Comment on this
This Bill concerns the staffing of the Houses of the Oireachtas and appointments of certain staff. It has been the subject of a lot of debate. Notwithstanding that Members' contributions on it have been significant and important, we want to see the passage of this legislation through the Houses in order to provide for certain appointments.
