Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is no reason the committee cannot do that but the Government has to make a formal decision that the report goes for formal consideration. The discussion can happen at any stage. Today's is only a short debate on a short motion. There is nothing preventing the House having a debate on this and having a greater say on it.

I would disagree with Senator Ó Clochartaigh. The Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach is not a narrow committee. It has a wide-ranging reach and covers all issues.