No single authority on donations, says senator

The recall of the Seanad may be seen as a political stunt but the substantive issue being debated is one that has engaged many people, not least Fianna Fáil’s Mark Daly.

He has campaigned to examine an EU directive that was enshrined into Irish law without debate last August.

Mr Daly wants the legislation annulled on the basis that Health Minister James Reilly signed off on it months without consulting the Dáil, the Seanad or the Oireachtas health committee.