Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is a commitment in the programme for Government to introduce a petitions system in this Parliament along the lines of what happens in the European Parliament. What is the position in that regard?

There is a proposal in the programme for Government to have at least a fortnight's delay between different Stages of legislation. What is the latest status of that given it will require a change to Standing Orders?

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