Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

3:00 am

Photo of Maurice CumminsMaurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Jim Walsh raised the report of the Competition Authority on legal fees and other services. This matter was addressed in the IMF-EU bailout programme and can be dealt with here also.

Senator David Cullinane referred to the amount of time allocated for a debate. If there is not sufficient time today for the debate on the child protection report, the debate can be resumed and continued in the weeks ahead. We will ensure those who wish to speak in the debate will have time to do so. I cannot be any more reasonable than this.

Senator Jim Walsh asked about bringing distinguished persons to the House. On the first day we met I indicated we would proceed with bringing distinguished persons to the House. Whether we can expand this will be discussed at the meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. My aim is to make the House as relevant as possible. In that regard, I will be amenable to any suggestions by which we can do so and improve its workings.

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