Seanad debates
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee Stage
4:00 am
Thomas Byrne (Fianna Fail)
We will speak about this further. There is even a provision for the Taoiseach to intervene if the Ministers cannot decide who has a particular function. If there could be a list of powers under the Act and any delegation orders, we would not need the Taoiseach to intervene on whether a job can be done by the Minister. I reject the criticism of the Minister of State, who indicated the amendment was not substantial. There is no requirement for an amendment or provision of legislation to be substantial.
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