Ivana Bacik (Independent)

It is clear we need a debate on expenses. This Order of Business has effectively turned into a debate on expenses and allowances and I echo the calls of others on both sides of the House to the Leader for that debate. I share the concern expressed by others at the way in which all Members have been tarred with the same brush as a result of the revelations in The Sunday Tribune in particular but I urge caution about attacking the media. The Sunday Tribune and others have done a public service in doing their job as investigative journalists in seeking-----