Dáil business delays
Thomas P. Broughan criticises repeated collapses in Dáil business and questions Government and Whip management; the Ceann Comhairle redirects the issue, while the Minister acknowledges delays and committee responsibility.
Yesterday we had no business in the Dáil for more than three hours. It seems to have become a characteristic of this Government in recent months where we have long stretches when business collapses. It may be the responsibility of the Chief Whip, and of the other Whips, but for some reason he is not able to manage the business of the House in such a way as to keep the business flowing.
Comment on this
Is there a problem here? Is it a problem with draftspeople in the Office of the Attorney General? What is happening to the Government on this issue? It seems to be in the process of closing down the Dáil and its input.
I would like to ask the Minister a question about his own portfolio.
Comment on this
Did Deputy Shortall get the Deputy to ask that question?