Dáil reform could see budget decided by committee

Establishing a cross-party committee to oversee the budget is among the changes a committee on Dáil reform discussed at its first meeting.

The newly-formed sub-committee will also look at reducing the numbers needed to form a technical group, and seek to reform the parliamentary question system.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl, chairman of the sub-committee, said there is a need to re-order the Dáil so that it “more accurately reflects the real needs of a modern Ireland”.