Senators angered by ‘do nothing Dáil’

Frustrated senators claim that the Seanad has simply turned into a “talking shop” with little work being carried out.

In the three weeks since the the Seanad returned after the summer break, just eight hours and 15 minutes have been spent on legislation while 33 hours have been taken up with statements and motions.

The issue was raised by Senator Mark Daly, who complained that “the schedule of business has been very long on statements and motions and very short on legislation”.