Virtual sittings of Dáil and Seanad to be considered

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The Houses of the Oireachtas has said it is looking at technical solutions which would allow virtual sittings of the Dáil, Seanad and committees as the Covid-19 emergency continues

In a statement, it said this involves examining parliamentary situations in other countries to try to come to the best solution.

Mr Moynihan said there has been a cumbersome system built around the Houses of Parliament and that will have to change in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the UK, the House of Commons authorities have announced plans to move to a virtual parliament after the Easter break if necessary. The Dáil sat in Leinster House last week with a reduced number of TDs present in the chamber and this will happen again on Thursday 16 April.

Article 15, Section 11 of the Constitution states: "All questions in each house shall, save as otherwise provided by this Constitution, be determined by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting other than the chairman or presiding members." He said the plan is to hold larger Dáil sittings in the Convention Centre and also a continuation of weekly sittings with a reduced number of TDs present in Leinster House.

 

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Are TD’s getting a pay rise this month? I saw this posted today🤷‍♂️ LeoVaradkar MichealMartinTD MaryLouMcDonald FineGael fiannafailparty sinnfeinireland

They expect us to attend work but won’t themselves and they are on 6-7 times my salary.. They could attend in small groups and keep social distancing like the rest of us but the truth is they don’t want to be held accountable and have no dissent while they agree a FFG love in

I haven't played video games im a while bur I assume there's an online version of Grand Theft Auto or something where they could all meet up.

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