Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The Taoiseach's jet is warming up for him before he heads away. It might be appropriate if he briefed the Members on the Opposition side about the elements of the solution he will discuss with the French, the Swedish and the Finnish. That might be in everybody's interest.

The Taoiseach mentioned the promotion of Deputies who work in committees. What is the position of reform in the Dáil? I understand the Whip has proposals for a parliamentary channel that would cover Dáil, Seanad and committee work, as a public service dealing with legislation under the Taoiseach's Department and other Departments. Deputies on all sides of the House are locked away in committee rooms for considerable periods and receive no coverage. I genuinely believe a public service could be provided if we had our own unadulterated Oireachtas channel. The message from all parties——

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