Delayed parliamentary replies
The Leas-Cheann Comhairle relayed Members’ complaints that promised information from Ministers, parliamentary questions and agencies is taking too long and asked the Tánaiste to pass that on. The Tánaiste agreed to do so.
Before we suspend, can I mention something on behalf of a number of Members? The Tánaiste might mention to his Government colleagues that when further information is promised during Questions on Promised Legislation or parliamentary questions, or indeed from agencies, they should respond in a reasonable time or give Members a timeframe. Members have asked me to mention that and the quality of the answers to some parliamentary questions.