Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very pleased. It is a practical issue. Will the Minister tell us about the commencement date?

What happens on the death of a Member? Is the allowance reduced for the political party until the seat is filled? Does the balance go to the other parties until it is filled? I have raised a number of practical issues. I support the Bill in principle and I support most of its provisions but improvements could be made. I look forward to useful engagement on Committee Stage. The Minister has the gist of most of the amendments I will table.

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