"..more responsibility for permanent deacons could move from Rome to local bishops' conferences."

This could be very valuable so that cultural differences are recognized.  This would affect not just marriage of deacons but also the determination of the faculties given to deacons, especially in areas with a severe priest shortage.  Way past time for this.  Of course, it would probably send U.S. bishops into a tizzy - image that group taking responsibility for actually making a change!!

"..the prelates also discussed the process by which bishops are chosen in the Catholic church, discussing in particular a desire to find 'a more systematic way' to give lay people and members of religious orders a 'fuller consultation' when a bishop candidate is being considered."

Amen to this one, too. I think the brouhahas that are now hitting the press (oh, the gift of scandal) over some bishop appointments is finally going to bring about having lay and religious voices given a role.  Pray for it.