David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 167: To ask the Taoiseach further to his reply during the Order of Business on 27 January 2009, the members of the working group on Dáil Éireann reform who he referred to in his reply; when the group was established; the terms of reference; the number of times that this group has met; when he expects it to produce a proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3394/09]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Government Working Group on Dáil Reform was established on 27 January 2009. The membership comprises Ministers Dermot Ahern and Noel Dempsey, Minister of State Pat Carey and Senator Dan Boyle. The Group will identify proposals as to how best we can restructure the way we do our business in the Dáil so as to ensure that the Irish people have a modern Parliament which reflects their concerns and needs. I am anxious that progress be made without delay and cross party agreement be found so that the business of the Dáil can be improved. The first meeting of the Group will be held shortly.