Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Fitzgerald's amendment to the Order of Business and formally second it.

I wish to comment on the proposals made by other speakers on Seanad reform and the comments of some of my colleagues about the statements of Senator Fitzgerald and Deputy Enda Kenny. It all boils down to one simple point. This institution has largely been created and formed by the Members opposite. We propose asking the people whether they want to keep it. What is wrong with that idea? What is wrong with asking the people if the institution created by the Government is one they want to keep?