Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----to enhanced parliamentary accountability and scrutiny;

iii. The extent to which Seanad Éireann could engage in the review of public policy; and
iv. The role of Seanad Éireann in European Union affairs.

3. In making its recommendations, the Sub-Committee may present the following for consideration:

i. Proposals that could be implemented by way of changes to the Seanad Éireann Standing Orders relative to Public Business;
ii. Proposals that could be implemented by way of changes to Statute Law; and
iii. Proposals that require changes to the Constitution.

4. The Sub-Committee shall have the following powers:

i. Power to invite and accept written and oral submissions from interested persons or bodies, including political parties;
ii. Power to engage the services of persons with specialist or technical knowledge;-----