Dáil committees - The clock is ticking

BY THE time Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has nominated members to each of the 23 Dáil committees named yesterday virtually each and every Fianna Fáil deputy will have a seat on one — whether they deserve it or not.

Whether this is to do with efficient administration and development of our democracy or quelling angry backbenchers remains to be seen.

How much longer these appointments will defer an almost inevitable heave against a Taoiseach already well into his political lap of honour also remains to be seen.