John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

In respect of the question raised by Deputy Rabbitte regarding the disallowance of parliamentary questions, I indicated yesterday that this precedent was set in a previous Dáil in respect of statutory bodies. However, I understand the frustration Deputy Rabbitte and other Members may feel regarding asking questions of Ministers and having the questions referred to statutory bodies. I hope to discuss the matter with the party Whips to ascertain whether there is some leeway or a mechanism whereby such frustration may be alleviated. I will undertake to do so in the course of the summer.

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