Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)

We protest at three motions of differing natures being put forward together by the Government. I also want to express our concern on No. 11, which will allow the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to appoint three additional people to the committee. I appreciate he is restricted to three positions but of those nominations, recognition is given to only two Opposition spokespersons on social and family affairs. While the consolidation Bill will not be able to effect many changes in terms of amendments, I do not believe it a good practice for this House.

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