1. The Committee to decide if an issue of public interest needs to be investigated by the Oireachtas will be chaired by an Opposition member to ensure political impartiality and that decisions are not just made by the Government. The success of the Public Accounts Committee in
Read more →“I warmly welcome the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011. I particularly welcome the provisions contained in the Bill regarding new bankruptcy legislation,” said Kildare North TD, Anthony Lawlor. Among several other provisions, the Bill will decrease the bankruptcy discharge period from twelve years to five years,
Read more →Tuesday 12th July 2011 I welcome Deputy Catherine Murphy as the sole Member of the Opposition in the Chamber. On many occasions, Deputy Wallace remarked on the fact that there were no Deputies from the Government side or from some of the Opposition parties in the Chamber.
Read more →Tuesday 5th July 2011 I very much welcome this Bill. The political system requires major reform and this Bill is a first step in a positive direction to enhance democracy and political effectiveness in this country. It is particularly relevant in light of recent events which precipitated
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