An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2026-05-12
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Mark Daly (CC), Administrative Panel

As often happens with Commencement matters, they are routinely ruled out of order because the Ministers have no jurisdiction for those issues. However, I know when Senators engage with the Seanad Office, as many have, they often work in making sure there is a way to have the question answered in a way that is appropriate. I ask the Senator to perhaps engage with the Seanad Office and see if we can get that question committed again in a way that we can ensure an answer. Regardless of the topic, I want to ensure that all Senators are able to get answers on behalf of the people they represent. Oftentimes, they are refused in the first instance but, subsequently, when we change the way the question is phrased, it can lead to a better outcome.

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Sitting date: 2026-05-12