Pat Deering (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Likewise, I compliment the Taoiseach on his positive response. As I said earlier, committees play a valuable part in the work of Parliament. On most occasions, however, much of this work goes unnoticed. I ask the Taoiseach to consider having a separate week only for committee work, with no crossover between committee work and the work of the Dáil. It is encouraging to see the Taoiseach here to take a Topical Issue. It is probably a first. I understand the Taoiseach has many priorities at the moment and while this may not be the most pressing matter, we need to press on with reform as soon as possible in order to have credibility with the public.

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