Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Is the Taoiseach aware that the official description of Deputy Kitt's job includes the preparation of a weekly brief for the Taoiseach on legislation in preparation? Does the Taoiseach discuss with the Chief Whip the arrangement of Dáil business and which legislation and other matters should be prioritised from week to week? We will shortly move to the Order of Business, which is a daily feature of Dáil business. Are the matters raised on the Order of Business about promised legislation taken into account in these meetings between the Taoiseach and Deputy Kitt? I have noticed Deputy Kitt noting points made by Deputies. Is that part of his responsibility? Does he discuss the points made by Opposition voices in this Chamber arguing for specific legislation to be speeded up? This is done time and again. Is it part of Deputy Kitt's responsibility to take note and heed the valid arguments for specific legislation to be addressed faster? If it is not his responsibility, whose is it?

Deputy Kitt's job description includes responsibility for the operation of the pairing system. Many people outside the Dáil will have little or no knowledge about this. For their benefit can the Taoiseach explain how it works? Does the Minister of State brief the Taoiseach on the operation of the pairing system? If so, is this done on an occasional or regular basis? These are important points and I hope the Taoiseach will give them the time they deserve.

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