Brian Hayes (Fine Gael)

Will the Minister of State explain why legislation passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas is not on the website the next day? Our first amendment sought to bring some efficiency to the operation of Government whereby legislation enacted would be on the website the next day. I accept however, that amendment No. 26 is ruled out of order on the basis that it would be a charge on the Exchequer.

If the Government is lecturing business about regulation and saying that it will do something about its own house, it should start here. For the efficient operation of the statute, and to ensure that people know it, it should be up and running electronically within 24 hours of the President's signature. That is the best practice and standard we should apply in these cases.