Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I note the Deputy's continuing interest in this area. The Chief Whip is pursuing this matter in Cabinet. He has not yet finalised those arrangements. He is open to any ideas that people around the House have on these matters and as soon as he has concluded his consideration of these issues they can come in due course to the House to see how the House might be rendered more effective.

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