Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 2 and 3 together.

I am currently preparing proposals for a committee system for the 31st Dáil.

When the Government has considered these proposals and given its approval to the new arrangements, I will consult with the Opposition Whips in relation to them.

As Deputies will appreciate, I am not in a position at this point to comment on the detail of these proposals, except to say that I have taken into consideration many of the points raised in the recent debate on how to make the Dáil committee system more relevant and effective.

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