John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

If the Minister disagrees with the regulator and comes before the House, is that the extent of his or her accountability or must he or she get the sanction of the House? Is accountability just another discussion or can the House decide to disagree with the Minister and vote on the matter? Most of the decisions taken around this issue or issues like it in respect of other legislation in the Dáil or at committees involve us noting matters, but we cannot change them or cause there to be votes on them. Are we just to note what the Minister says or will Deputies be able to vote on it?

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