David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach further to Parliamentary Question No. 120 of 24 February 2009, the number of times the Government Working Group on Dáil Reform has met; when he expects to receive a report from the group; the action he will take in relation to Dáil reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14486/09]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Government Working Group on Dáil Reform has met once to date. Its members are the Government Chief Whip, Minister Dempsey, Minister Ahern and Senator Dan Boyle.

Various options as regards the operation of the Dáil, timetabling of business etc are being considered and the Group will meet again in the coming weeks to discuss proposals. They will then be submitted to the Government for consideration. If approved, they will be brought to the sub-Committee on Dáil Reform of the Committee of Privilege and Procedures for consideration with a view to their being agreed and implemented.