120. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Taoiseach the contacts he has had in relation to the appointment of a new Clerk of Dáil Éireann; if a procedure has been agreed to process the appointment; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6162/14]

The existing legislation governing the appointment of the Clerk of the Dáil dates back to 1959. I believe there is widespread support in the House for modernisation of that legislation to reflect the needs of a modern parliament. I have received correspondence from the Ceann Comhairle and from the Opposition on the matter.

This is a matter that needs to be resolved by agreement in the Oireachtas. The Government will shortly make proposals in this regard and I hope that a process for an appointment can be agreed shortly.