Seanad debates
Thursday, 26 June 2003
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage.
A further parliamentarian will be on the commission as a representative of the Minister for Finance. Given that the Minister has been eliminated from his traditional role in relation to the office, I should emphasise this measure is not a devious plot to reintroduce such a role by the back door. The Minister will be represented because of his roles in relation to the central fund, public service remuneration and Civil Service matters which impinge on the office and Members. His representative will also allow him to have a continued role as the sponsor of legislation on Oireachtas matters.
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