Seanad debates
Thursday, 26 June 2003
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage.
I was also party spokesman on tourism, communications and transport. Again, I was faced with the same impossible task. I am relating my experience as an example of the circumstances with which an Opposition spokesman must contend. It is crucial that we have additional research facilities. Research is vital from the point of view of participation in the democratic process and in terms of being constructive in respect of legislation. It is good for Government that the Opposition spokespersons are well briefed and able to put forward constructive ideas in their input into legislation. That is vital and it does not present a threat to the Government because ultimately it has a majority and legislation invariably goes through at the Government's behest.
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