Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I met the Taoiseach before Christmas and we discussed a number of issues relating to Dáil reform. Deputy Stanton submitted a list of proposals from our party to the Government Whip. I think that yesterday's Joint Committee on Health and Children should have been broadcast to the nation because people have a great interest in these things. My views on having a platform for broadcasting the proceedings of the Dáil, Seanad and committees are well known.

We are half way through this session so when can we expect the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Tom Kitt, to bring forward his proposals for Dáil reform, upon which there is a measure of agreement? Dáil reform would make this place more relevant and transparent and would give the public a real indication of what is discussed here, in the Seanad and in committees, rather than mere snapshots.

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