European legislation scrutiny
Paschal Mooney argues that national parliaments need a stronger role in examining European Union directives, including through the yellow-card procedure.
Okay, but it will be impossible for us to discuss all of the directives coming from the European Union and there is a system in place already, flawed and all as it is, whereby many committees monitor EU legislation. However, there is a role for some specific areas to be examined in the context of European legislation, particularly in national parliaments, where that could be operated under the yellow light system. I do not want to delay the House any further. I take on board what the Cathaoirleach has suggested.