Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 September 2013
137. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Taoiseach the contacts he has had in relation to the appointment of a new Clerk of Dáil Éireann; if a procedure has been agreed to process the appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39159/13]
View answerThe existing legislation governing the appointment of the Clerk of the Dail dates back to 1959. I believe there is widespread support in the House for modernisation of that legislation to reflect the needs of a modern parliament. I have received correspondence from the Ceann Comhairle and from the Opposition on the matter.
This is a matter that needs to be resolved by agreement in the Oireachtas and I hope that a process for an appointment can be agreed shortly.
