Seanad debates
Wednesday, 16 October 2002
European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage.
While the European Affairs Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee are effective they have to deal with the day to day issues in their areas. For example, the Foreign Affairs Committee would be discussing today the atrocities in Bali rather than legislation emanating from Europe. Perhaps it is opportune to consider the possibility of setting up a select committee or a sub-committee to deal specifically and exclusively with European legislation. That would be superior to various reports from Departments culminating in further confusion rather than simplifying matters for the general public.
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