Seanad debates

Tuesday, 28 June 2005

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report Stage.

 

8:00 pm

Photo of Brian HayesBrian Hayes (Fine Gael)

On another matter, in the House last week I asked the Leader — she, in turn, may not have made the request — for a briefing on all of the 138 amendments before the House. It was not provided, which is in marked contrast to the fact that on a similar procedure today, when we had an opportunity to discuss a maritime issue, a briefing was provided in written form to each Member of the House. Such a briefing on this Bill would clearly and precisely explain the amendments we have not had a chance to debate on Committee Stage because of this procedure whereby Report Stage can only deal with the amendments as made by Dáil Éireann, where the vast majority of proposed amendments were not debated. I wish to record that the briefing requested by me on behalf of our Opposition spokesperson has not been provided.

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