Aircraft Noise Bill procedure
The Acting Leader rejected the amendment, saying the House could keep sitting and no guillotine was imposed, while Senators argued about amendment rights, breaks, and the fairness of the timetable. The Chair ultimately noted that Members could vote if dissatisfied.
Senator Conway-Walsh moved an amendment to the Order of Business regarding Committee Stage of the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Bill 2018. There is no end time on the Bill this evening and we can continue speaking as long as Members wish. There is no suggestion of guillotining it.
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We need time to submit amendments on Report Stage.
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I am not willing to accept the amendment. I understand the point about amendments on Report Stage but the order of the House which I have moved envisages us sitting until whatever time we wish this evening for Committee and Remaining Stages.
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It is highly undemocratic.
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The Leader can come in and arrange for a break for Senators.
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It does a terrible disservice to the people living in the proximity of the airport.
