Dáil Thursday 17 April 2014 at 12:20

Oireachtas Bill and Clerk arrangements

Summary

Barry Cowen asks whether legislation is needed concerning by-election writs and the acting Clerk. The Ceann Comhairle explains that a Clerk Assistant has assumed the relevant powers, while the Tánaiste says the Oireachtas Bill awaits committee consideration.

Barry Cowen Fianna Fáil

Is an Oireachtas Bill due before the House and is it necessary if the Government is disposed towards calling the writs for by-elections with an acting Clerk of the Dáil rather than a permanent one?

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am sorry, but the Deputy was not present yesterday when I announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Finnegan as Clerk Assistant, which transfer all powers onto him from the Clerk pending the introduction of legislation.

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Barry Cowen Fianna Fáil

I apologise.

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Eamon Gilmore The Tánaiste Labour Party

I understand that the Oireachtas Bill has been referred to the finance and public expenditure committee of the House. We are waiting for the committee to deal with it and revert with a report.

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