Opposition says Govt rushing bills ahead of Dáil break (opens original article in a new tab)

The Opposition accuses the Irish government of rushing legislation through the Dáil before its break, citing the use of the guillotine to limit debate on several Justice bills, while the government defends the practice as necessary to avoid indefinite delays.

• Opposition claims government is rushing legislation before Dáil break using guillotine
• Several Justice bills subjected to guillotine including Garda Síochána Powers Bill and International Protection Act
• Minister for Justice defends use of guillotine as necessary to prevent indefinite debates
• Government spokesperson says opposition criticism is contradictory as they also demand more legislation