Mattie McGrath criticised the use of a "money message" in parliamentary procedure, arguing it is being used to block legislation. He accepted the ruling but urged that the debate clock be stopped so members can raise issues on promised legislation.
Context of the ruling
McGrath began by stating he accepted the ruling given in the chamber, indicating compliance with the immediate procedural decision.
Allegation about the money message
He argued that the government are using the money message as a bland measure to stop many good pieces of legislation and described that practice as very unfair.
Request to stop the clock
McGrath requested, addressing Tancola, that the clock be stopped while the debate continued to allow proper discussion.
Concerns about promised legislation
He emphasised that many people have issues they wish to raise on promised legislation and said that available time had been consumed, limiting those contributions.
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I do accept your ruling, but I do believe that the government are using this money message as a bland measure to stop many good pieces of legislation. I think it's very unfair. And I would like to request, Tancola, at the clock we stop while we have this debate. There are many people who have issues that they want to raise on promised legislation and the time has been consumed.
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