{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/69a0242fed94f5e326920be5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sinn Fein Hits Out at Government Using \"Guillotine\" Function to Force Through International Protection Bill - 26/02/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1772102048338-5540c3e3-1972-41c9-b09d-e47e835a1835.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Sinn Fein's hit out at the Government using the \"guillotine\" function to force through the International Protection Bill.</p><p><br></p><p>The controversial asylum legislation made its way through the Dail last night in part due to significantly shortened debates.</p><p><br></p><p>Opposition parties have criticised the lack of time for debate with eight hours last week in a single Dáil committee stage session and four hours last night.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Matt Carthy says the Government's quick rejection of their \"community impact assessment\" amendment shows they're not listening to the concerns of the people.</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Carty joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}