Danny Healy-Rae urges Government to vote against bill
Danny Healy-Rae called on the Government to vote against the bill, accusing it of 'kicking the can down the road' and saying it was aimed at pleasing the Green Party. He urged the Government to show 'a few guts' and to 'stand up for the peace.'
Main demand
He reiterated his call for the Government to oppose the bill, arguing that delaying action amounted to kicking the can down the road and that ministers were acting to please the Green Party rather than addressing the issue.
Procedure and House order
He addressed the Cathaoirleach and reminded colleagues that the order of the House is set by members by agreement. He acknowledged the difficulty of chairing proceedings and emphasised the importance of observing the rules.
Interruption and exchange
The record shows an interruption with the words "Deputy Healy Ray, Deputy Healy Ray, can you resume your siege please?" He continued by thanking the Cathaoirleach and noting that everyone wants to speak within allocated time.
Request for allocated time
He asked that members afford him and his party the time allocated under the standing arrangements, stressing the need for concerted action and adherence to the rules of debate.
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I am calling on the Government to vote against this bill, no mind kicking the can down the road, show the few guts and stand up for the peace, that's what I am asking to do, kicking the can down the road, and just to please the Green Party, that's what this is about. Deputy Healy Ray, Deputy Healy Ray, can you resume your siege please? I understand that the order of the House is set out by the members, by agreement, and I understand, Cathaoirleach, that you have a difficult job to do in trying to chair these proceedings, and I understand that everybody wants to speak, and that everybody has allocated time, and that if we are to act in concert and to obey the rules, then people might afford me the time that is allocated to me and my party now under this. Thank you, Cathaoirleach. Thank you.
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