Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 February 2003
Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage.
At national level there has also been significant and parallel change. In recent years the parliamentary committee system has continued to develop and provide the opportunity for Members to have a much fuller role in the consideration of legislation and the overview of Government policy generally. The demands on Members' time have increased correspondingly. This is a trend which will undoubtedly intensify as Parliament evolves its key role under the Constitution, namely, "the sole and exclusive power of making laws for the State".
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