Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages.
Frequently in these circumstances a general commitment is made to take into account certain views, in this case, those of the Clerk of this House. This is not good enough and must be provided for through legislation because general commitments are forgotten about. I share the view of other Senators that the Clerk should be appointed to the commission as deputy Secretary General. The issue at stake is not our standing or status, but the fact that the proposal is right and, if accepted, would improve the legislation.
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