Dan Boyle (Green Party)

I am interested to hear from all sections of the House what proposals they might make in this regard. It is important to recognise that the need for this exists not only in terms of efficiency. We need a body such as an independent stand-alone electoral commission to have and restore public confidence in politics.

I would like to think the Minister is open to suggestions. The Green Party is open to such suggestions and the programme for Government makes a firm commitment that this will come into being during the life of the Government. On these grounds, I am happy to move this motion. I look forward to the ongoing debate and the co-operation needed to bring into being something which I, my party and the Government believe is a necessary reform of our political system.