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14/03/2016
Oireachtas Reform Programme Launched By Fine Gael
Fine Gael has launched its Oireachtas Reform Programme, setting out a three-tiered plan to achieve "meaningful reform of the Oireachtas within an ambitious timeframe".
The proposal was launched by TDs Eoghan Murphy, Regina Doherty, David Stanton and Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Murphy said: "Fine Gael recognises the importance of implementing meaningful Oireachtas reform and building on the changes we have already made, we are setting out an ambitious three-tiered plan to achieve further reform within a reasonable timeframe.
"The three tiers of this programme consist of priority reforms, necessary reforms and further reforms that we would like to see pursued. This programme is driven by commitments made in our General Election manifesto."
Deputy David Stanton added: "The first tier of this proposal contains 24 priority reforms which we are asking the Ceann Comhairle to prioritise when the Dáil sits on 6th April. These reforms include relaxing the party whip; extending Leaders' Questions to provide additional time for Opposition leaders; the establishment of a Dáil Business Management Committee chaired by the Ceann Comhairle which will meet and agree the weekly schedule; and a new mechanism overseen by the Ceann Comhairle to continually review necessary reforms. Fine Gael will support these reforms in good faith prior to any future vote on the election of An Taoiseach and the formation of Government."
(MH/CD)
The proposal was launched by TDs Eoghan Murphy, Regina Doherty, David Stanton and Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.
Speaking at the launch, Deputy Murphy said: "Fine Gael recognises the importance of implementing meaningful Oireachtas reform and building on the changes we have already made, we are setting out an ambitious three-tiered plan to achieve further reform within a reasonable timeframe.
"The three tiers of this programme consist of priority reforms, necessary reforms and further reforms that we would like to see pursued. This programme is driven by commitments made in our General Election manifesto."
Deputy David Stanton added: "The first tier of this proposal contains 24 priority reforms which we are asking the Ceann Comhairle to prioritise when the Dáil sits on 6th April. These reforms include relaxing the party whip; extending Leaders' Questions to provide additional time for Opposition leaders; the establishment of a Dáil Business Management Committee chaired by the Ceann Comhairle which will meet and agree the weekly schedule; and a new mechanism overseen by the Ceann Comhairle to continually review necessary reforms. Fine Gael will support these reforms in good faith prior to any future vote on the election of An Taoiseach and the formation of Government."
(MH/CD)
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