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Ceann Comhairle should be non-political

outandabout · 2011-03-01 15:26:28

If we are seriously talking about reforming the Irish political system, the first step I would take would be to appoint a Ceann Comhairle who is not a member of the Dail or who is not alligned to any political party/grouping. In previous Dails, the CC has been criticised as being partisan, which is hardly surprising as his…

01-03-2011 3:26pm

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If we are seriously talking about reforming the Irish political system, the first step I would take would be to appoint a Ceann Comhairle who is not a member of the Dail or who is not alligned to any political party/grouping.

In previous Dails, the CC has been criticised as being partisan, which is hardly surprising as his appointment is in the gift of the government of the day.

A possible candidates could be Ciaran Mulvey of the Labour Court who is well used to conflict resolution.

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