Joe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)

It is quite clear that rolling two or three major issues of governance and Government into one committee is simply a recipe by the Government for ramming through legislation without the proper scrutiny or time that is needed. The selection of substantial areas of Government, which will each take a lot of time in their own right over the remainder of this year, is incredible. Given the lack of time and the amount of pressing business, the Government's intention is quite clear. It should be opposed and stated clearly here.

There is no argument here in regard to costs. We should get rid of the bonanza of fees for Chairs, Vice Chairs, Whips and all the other carry-on that Fianna Fáil stood over and implemented when it was in Government.

(Interruptions).

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