Seanad debates
Thursday, 26 June 2003
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage.
Like other speakers, I compliment the staff of the House who work tremendously long hours. In some instances they have worked until 2 a.m., 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. Many Members do not fully appreciate how amendments are dealt with. Putting amendments together between Second Stage and Committee Stage or Committee Stage and Report Stage is an enormous task when legislation is going through. A mistake could lead to various court decisions down the road. This is an enormous responsibility in making sure the correct paper work is put before the Members of the House.
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