Seanad debates
Thursday, 24 October 2002
Sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (Resumed).
The biggest problem for Senators is that, despite asking questions and looking for information, we never get replies. The task is obviously seen as too great. A Minister comes to the House, presents his or her papers and suggestions and then goes. That is the end of it, other than with regard to legislation. We must have some sort of mechanism whereby Members can ask a question, whether written or oral, and get a reply. That facility, which is available in the Dáil, is worthwhile.
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