Seanad debates
Thursday, 26 June 2003
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage.
As regards backup, Senator Higgins, who was also speaking from experience, referred to the script. A Minister coming before the House is expected to be precise, accurate and detailed in what he or she says. We can be more discursive in reply as we are not held to the same degree as a Minister or Minister of State to the strict literal accuracy of our statements. It must be a joint enterprise when putting together a script under direction. That is not only justifiable but also right and proper.
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