Dying with Dignity Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members]
Dail Éireann — 2020-10-01
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Mattie McGrath (IND), Tipperary

On a point of clarification, I waited for this Bill this evening. People said they welcomed opposing views. We are getting no right here. When did it happen that Members can come in before the time of the commencement of the debate on the Bill and hand in their names? I was here for all the previous debate and could have given in my name. My understanding is that I had to wait until the Chair introduced the debate before putting down my name. That is my clear understanding. I will raise this at the Business Committee because it is shambolic to shut people out.

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Sitting date: 2020-10-01