Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I think this is a very sensible amendment. Senator Cullinane has outlined the Government's record in filling vacancies. This week is a case in point, with the Cabinet reshuffle that everyone is awaiting. The Government is introducing emergency legislation tomorrow relating to the Clerk of the Dáil because of an impasse between the Taoiseach and the Ceann Comhairle in that regard. Leaving all that aside, it is a sensible amendment. There is no harm in setting a time limit in filling vacancies. I support the amendment.