Transfer of Gaisce question
Geoghegan-Quinn complained that her question about Gaisce was being transferred to the Minister for Labour despite the Taoiseach’s undertaking to communicate with her; the Chair said he could not intervene, and the remaining questions were deferred.
On the Order of Business this morning, in response to a question raised by the Leader of the Opposition regarding the transfer to the Minister for Labour of a parliamentary question tabled by me in relation to Gaisce, the President's award, the Taoiseach undertook to try to be helpful to us and to communicate with us in relation to this matter. So far we have had no such communication and I have now been informed officially in writing by the General Office that the transfer is to take place. In order to avoid a situation in which the House is brought into disrepute, I appeal to you to ensure that members of the Government——
Comment on this
The House is being brought into disrepute by the failure of the Taoiseach to honour a commitment given here this morning.