Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

With regard to No. 10, proceeding with this matter in the absence of a proper debate denies the Dáil the opportunity to review the progress thus far of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. It is a matter which merits address in this House because there are significant and important matters that cannot be dealt with at Whips' meetings but need to be addressed here. Of a number of items which I could cite, I note only one, which is that the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission has no direct representation from any of the component parts of the Technical Group as represented in this Chamber. That is a glaring omission and one that merits address and redress quickly. Therefore, we should accommodate a debate on this proposition and, if that is not what the Taoiseach intends to do, will he will accommodate such an opportunity during Government time before the end of this term?

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