David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes, I do. Does the Leader consider this to be proper practice, and will he convey to the Government Members' strong concern regarding party control of committees? All Members have tried to fight against this on the committees on which they serve. I have been a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs since its establishment. I consider it to be one of the most significant committees because it deals with such profound issues. It is non-partisan and it is not helpful when people are removed from it, not because of a disqualification of their ideas or their capacity to serve, but simply because they apparently engaged in some misbehaviour in respect of their parties. It simply is perceived as a reshuffle in which people are being punished. As for the people concerned, Senator Healy Eames has spoken passionately in the Seanad. She has brought views from the committee on-----