Questions have been raised about why the Dáil's 'clock-in' system doesn't record what time a TD registers their attendance in Leinster House. Questions have been raised about why the Dáil's 'clock-in' system doesn't record what time a TD registers their attendance in Leinster House. "And so if they [the Oireachtas] don't record them it's because they've been turned off, and that's a decision that would have to be made somewhere." Mr Murphy wants a review of the check-in system on foot of claims it is open to abuse. TDs have to register their presence in Leinster House on at least 120 days to claim their full allowance for travel and accommodation.

Source: Irish Independent November 06, 2019 02:26 UTC