Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

My question is not solely on parliamentary reform. Two weeks ago, my office told the Questions Office that we objected to this question being handled by the Chief Whip rather than the Taoiseach. The Taoiseach has stated he demands all his Ministers to respect their accountability to the Oireachtas. Has anything being done about this or is it still at the level of general commitment?

I find it objectionable that the Taoiseach has left the Chamber. Not only does he refuse to answer questions these days but he leaves the Chamber when questions to the Taoiseach are due to be answered. The Taoiseach is reducing his accountability to the Oireachtas by extending Cabinet confidentiality-----

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