Coalition could block inquiries
Voters will go to the polls next month to decide on whether to give politicians tougher powers of investigation. But submissions or proposals for such inquiries could be blocked by the Coalition parties, as they hold the majority in both Houses of the Oireachtas.
Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin yesterday outlined plans for inquiries, which the Government hopes will be approved in the October 27 referendum. He also revealed the inquiries would be held in private.
