Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, together.

The Government established a working group on Dáil reform earlier this year, comprising the Ministers for Transport and Justice Equality and Law Reform, Deputies Noel Dempsey and Dermot Ahern, Senator Dan Boyle and myself as Government Chief Whip. Proposals regarding the length of Dáil terms, the timetabling of business and areas were submitted to the Government in June. Following Government approval they were brought to the Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. No final decisions have yet been taken but discussion on the proposals is continuing.

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