Oireachtas Committees

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 May 2011

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Ceisteanna (67)

Eoghan Murphy

Ceist:

85 Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Taoiseach his plans to establish a human rights committee as a stand-alone committee within the new Oireachtas committee system. [9015/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Deputy Paul Kehoe)

I am currently preparing proposals for a Committee system for the 31st Dáil, for consideration by the Government. Once the Government has approved proposals, I will consult with the Opposition Whips in relation to them.

In view of this, I am not in a position at present to comment on the detail of these proposals.