President Higgins expresses concern over volume of legislation

Some 19 bills were sent to the president to be signed in to law in July, including nine in one day, raising concern about the time for legislative scrutiny

President Michael D Higgins has written to the Ceann Comhairle and Cathaoirleach to express concerns over the volume of legislation being sent for his signature. File picture: Maxwells

President Michael D Higgins has written to the Ceann Comhairle and Cathaoirleach to express concerns over the volume of legislation being sent for his signature.

A spokesperson for the president confirmed the letter had been sent concerning the "legislative process".