Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 October 2002

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

 

With regard to the attendance of MEPs in the House, it should be by invitation only. On the question of initiating Money Bills, I disagree with Senator Hayes. In our different ways, we are elected by the people and I do not share the Senator's hesitation. It has certain crucial effects, not just in terms of getting amendments accepted. Even when Ministers agree that amendments are good, they are still ruled out of order. I am also concerned at the exclusion of Senators from certain Oireachtas committees. I am a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, but, as a Senator, I am excluded from participation in certain matters dealt with by the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs. I regard it as a great weakness in the system.

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