Liam Twomey (Fine Gael)

Notwithstanding the Minister of State's positive aspirations for my future, legislation should improve accountability to the Oireachtas, rather than increasing the powers of the Executive. Since the foundation of the State, the Executive has wielded all power. Even if the Fine Gael Party is in power following the next general election, we would like powers over legislation and its implementation to be shared between the Oireachtas and Executive. We should give the Oireachtas greater responsibility for legislation.