Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 June 2003

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

Section 7 of the Bill deals with the position of acting chairperson. The chairperson, as I understand it, will be the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil. Section 7 deals with the question as to who takes over as deputy or substitute chairperson. The explanatory memorandum states: "It also makes provision for the appointment of an acting chairperson by the commission." In an earlier discussion, the Minister acknowledged that the Clerk of the Seanad is not included in the commission. However, the Cathaoirleach of the Seanad will be a member. There is no reason the Cathaoirleach should not be the deputy or assistant chairperson of the commission, under a specific provision in the Bill. I will move an amendment to that effect on Committee Stage.

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