Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

They are already on the website. If they were debated yesterday, they are being brought before the House for us to rubber stamp them. Without seeing the minutes, I do not know what the level of debate and scrutiny was. In the coming weeks we should look at the level of scrutiny that takes place at the joint committees. In some instances, it may be sufficient, while in others, I am certain it is not. On that basis, I oppose taking Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, without debate. The committees should be cognisant of the fact that the Seanad has a role and they should schedule their meetings around it to enable the Seanad to have access to the minutes to assess the level of scrutiny that takes place at them before we simply rubber stamp motions.

On that basis, I oppose Nos. 1, 2 and 3.

I welcome yesterday evening's debate-----