Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 November 2003
Address by Ms Dana Rosemary Scallon, MEP.
The speed with which reports go through the European Parliament is increasing. There have been incredible changes in the working methods of the Parliament, even over the past five or six years. The powers of the Parliament have increased since I was elected, specifically in this term as a result of the dismissal of the previous Commission. There is now co-decision in a number of areas and that will become more common. I believe it is a good thing. However, the speed with which we have to debate reports means juggling a number of items in the air.
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