Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I know full well what the arrangements are. I am saying that I have the speaking note for the Cathaoirleach of that committee, which involves an absolute whitewash. After the Minister has made her submissions and members have made contributions, that is the end of the matter and that is the only consideration that is proposed to be given to this proposal. I protest most strongly. This is a constitutional-level change to our laws. We are about to surrender to Europe complete competence in respect of asylum seeking, migration and the like. It is envisaged that in a half-day session commencing at 4 p.m. next Tuesday, that committee will receive one contribution from the Minister by way of a briefing and members will be enabled to ask her questions and that is the end of the matter. That is the full discussion that is envisaged.