Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Taoiseach's comments and, in particular, his words about the presentation of heads of a Bill before committees. That alone would provide an invaluable opportunity to Deputies and Senators on all sides, and civic society, to be free to express their ideas on the heads of a Bill. It would ultimately lead to a more consultative, less adversarial approach to legislation. It would put down clear markers from parliament to government on issues. Equally, it would show that a government could benefit from earlier positive engagement with parliament and civic society. If that could be achieved in the short or medium term, it would be a significant improvement on our legislative process.

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