All in the line of duty

I REFER to Jason FitzHarris's letter ('TDs and MPs: how they rate, Irish Examiner, February 1). Dáil Eireann in plenary session did indeed adjourn from December 17, 2005 to January 25, 2006.

However, I find it somewhat surprising that Mr FitzHarris failed to mention the work of the many Oireachtas committees which sit throughout the year with the exception of August.

To say that a TD is not working when the Dáil is not in plenary session is incorrect.