Comment: In drafting legislation, the Government always acts on behalf of the people

This is not a ‘do-nothing Dáil’: Of 61 acts passed, 56 were government bills, but we also encourage private members’ bills from opposition, says Joe McHugh.

AS CHIEF whip, I ensure the implementation of the Government’s legislative programme.

We want to enact laws to meet our commitments in the Programme for a Partnership Government, as well as tackle the challenges faced by the nation.