Eighth amendment process
Senator Burke asked how Seanad members would be represented in the process following the Citizens' Assembly report on the repeal of the eighth amendment. Senator Humphreys and the chair clarified that the Leader would respond later.
I am seeking clarification on the repeal of the eighth amendment.
The Government said today that the Citizens' Assembly will report to an Oireachtas committee and that the Oireachtas committee will be set up by the Business Committee of the Dáil. Is there any representation from the Seanad on the Business Committee or do we have any say in that? Does it mean that the Business Committee sets the whole agenda for both Houses? Where do we stand in respect of the Business Committee?
Comment on this
The Business Committee does not set the business in the Dáil either.
