Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 October 2002

Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion.

 

I propose that we abolish the speakers' list. These manufactured lists of speakers are one of the reasons so few Members attend the House to speak. It does not present a problem today as it contains ten or 15 Members – perhaps this is because Members are fascinated by what I have to say. The list means that if one is due to speak at 5 p.m., for example, one does not come into the House until 4.45 p.m. The Cathaoirleach should have discretion to call speakers from those present in the Chamber as it would ensure more Members come into the House and make contributions.

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