Notice for committee appointments
Senator Keane asks for Standing Orders to require at least two days’ notice of committee meetings and appointments, to improve procedure and accommodate Members’ family responsibilities.
Would it be appropriate for the Leader to give consideration to amending the Standing Orders of the House to ensure that when committees are called, at least two days' notice would be provided to bring order and procedure into the methodology of selection of members-----
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Deputy Kehoe demanded that the meeting in question should take place and no one else.
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It is my understanding that for most committees, even when I was on the county council, there is order and procedure regarding days of notice for appointments or membership-----
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When one was obliged to attend a committee meeting, one had to plan for that. People have families as well-----
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On a point of order, I am not prepared to allow the decision of a Committee of Selection-----
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The Senator is not prepared. The Cathaoirleach-----
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I do not believe the decision of the Committee of Selection should be rubbished in this House by the Government side.
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The Senator is now the second person who has tried to do this. She can withdraw that remark.
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No, I do not wish to be taken out of context. I am not rubbishing the methodology of selection. I am asking for a change of Standing Orders to ensure the notification of any committee, including the methodology of procedure of selection, be examined to ensure-----
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That is what the Government does. There is no need for any committees-----
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There is no need for any committees. The Government should suspend everything.
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People should be given at least two days' notice to plan. If one is talking about a family-friendly Dáil and Oireachtas, how in the name of God can one order one's life, if one must jump at the drop of a hat? I ask that this issue be examined and I ask the Leader for a discussion on it.
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How many others were here last Wednesday?