Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Arrangements can be made to meet at appropriate times and that should not be dictated by whether Members of the Dáil are available. If a Deputy wishes to attend the meeting, he or she has the right to do so. It is very important that Members of the Oireachtas would have the opportunity to attend those meetings, where practicable.

Section 31 resonates with another section 31, which was deleted from the legislation by a previous Government. In this case, I think we should allow the provision for Oireachtas Members to stand.