Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I was going to propose something positive at this stage in the new year - an award for creativity to the Government Chief Whip. According to the published legislative programme, there is at least one year's legislation on the basis of the Government performance over the last five years. The document encompasses at least one year's work. I wish to bring the creative part to the Ceann Comhairle's attention. One page lists legislation to be published, including the environmental protection Bill. The word "published" appears in graphic, bold print. It is a screaming headline, as is the climate change response Bill. The document continues to scream about the various stages of legislation, including the greyhound Bill. It goes on and on nine other Bills.

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