Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I have been here a couple of decades myself and there have been changes from time to time. I know the Deputy has a genuine interest in this area. The Chief Whip, Deputy Pat Carey, is working on what proposals the Government will bring to the table for consideration on Oireachtas reform. It is an ongoing item. Unfortunately, I have said in the past that previously Oireachtas reform has meant to what extent the Government can accommodate the Opposition. In terms of the best use of all our time, there are definite reforms that I would like to take place that would help me do my job better. I await with anticipation what the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, will have to say to us.

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