Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

The explanation is quite simple. The committees that will meet tomorrow are joint committees, requiring decisions of the two Houses. The other House already made its decision, prior to the summer recess and, with respect, members of the Deputy's party are Members of the other House, where the decision was made.

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