Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 October 2002
Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion.
Senator Browne touched on the issue of questions. Senator O'Rourke can testify to the fact that Question Time can be very taxing. I am not suggesting that we haul Ministers in here to answer questions. The sub-committee on Seanad reform should look at the possibility of introducing a system whereby Senators could raise matters by way of written questions. I availed of the procedure for written questions on a regular basis. It can be a very valuable device for prising out information and using it.
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