Mac Lochlainn Criticizes Government's Accountability
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has accused the government of attempting to block accountability by reducing Dáil time.
Speaking after a meeting of the Business Committee, Mac Lochlainn stated that the government's actions are a blatant attempt to silence the opposition and avoid scrutiny ahead of the Presidential vote.
"This do-nothing government are doing all they can to block accountability in the Dáil next week ahead of the vote for President next Friday, 24th October.
- The government has cut Dáil time in half next week.
- Thursday will be a non-sitting day and Wednesday a half day.
- This removes the usual time for votes on Wednesday evening, potentially avoiding embarrassing votes ahead of the Presidential vote.
Author's summary: Mac Lochlainn slams government's accountability ahead of Presidential vote.