Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 June 2003

Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

The relationship between the commission and the Dáil or the Seanad was raised. The Dáil and the Seanad will decide on what committees should exist and what they should do. Their freedom in this regard will not be affected by any other group. The commission will be a statutory body, with defined statutory functions, and it will be a matter for it and the committee to work out their own practical relationship. I do not foresee any major dilemma there. The commission will play an administrative role in the business of the House and will not impinge on any other aspect.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.