Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister of State will report to the Cabinet sub-committee on whatever progress has been made or whatever discussions have taken place.

Legislation has not yet been prepared in respect of the question of the appointment of a Clerk of the Dáil. There is legislation governing this going back as far as 1959, and I am of the view that this should be an open competition. Clearly, the Ceann Comhairle of the day has responsibilities under the Act and in accordance with his or her requirement to consult the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. We must have discussions with the Ceann Comhairle about that process.

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