Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

My question is addressed to yourself, Sir, as Chairman of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. Like everyone else, I received a letter this morning outlining a further request under the Freedom of Information Act seeking "a breakdown for every Senator and TD of their clock-in records since the new regime came into place earlier this year". This is becoming something of a farce. This has been presented as if this House sits for five days a week, every week. Records have been issued showing that X, Y or Z has achieved 60% or 70% attendance. This is grossly unfair and does grave damage to the image of this House.

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