Questions on Promised Legislation
The Ceann Comhairle concluded Questions on Promised Legislation and noted twelve Deputies had not been reached. Deputy Bruton suggested attendance arrangements should be more flexible, and the Ceann Comhairle agreed the issue was being examined by the standing orders committee.
That concludes Questions on Promised Legislation. Twelve Deputies were not reached today but will be given priority tomorrow.
Comment on this
On a point of order, because of the present arrangements it is not always possible for Deputies to attend on consecutive days. In making arrangements for when Questions on Promised Legislation can be raised by Deputies, the Ceann Comhairle's office could perhaps recognise people who have been on a list but may not be able to attend the following day.
Comment on this
That is a very fair point. In fact, the Committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform is looking at this matter of how Questions on Promised Legislation are handled, which are very often not questions on promised legislation at all. We are looking at that this week in an effort to come up with a more effective way of dealing with the issue. I thank the Deputy for that suggestion.