Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It has been suggested primary legislation is required to give effect to the necessary changes, but that is not the case, as officials confirmed to me this week. A statutory instrument is required and I hope the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, following its meeting, will impress on the Minister the need to introduce a statutory instrument as a matter of the utmost urgency. I reiterate that primary legislation is not required. What is required is the political and ministerial will to give effect to something that is necessary for Members to do their job effectively.