Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

Before the summer recess the Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) Act 2009 was passed. That is to provide for reform of the expenses regime for TDs and Ministers. Since then the Minister for Finance has been sitting on that legislation. What is required is that the Minister sign regulations to give effect to that legislation. Why has the Minister for Finance failed to act in this area and when can we expect to see these long overdue regulations to restore some kind of credibility to the House?

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