John Crown (Independent)

I ask the Leader to consider, through the appropriate committees, readdressing the issue of the orders in this regard. This has limited the role of the Seanad as a forum for advocacy and means that fewer critical issues can be raised. I receive requests every day to raise issues in the Seanad. The reason this has happened is that there is inter-party procedural wrangling and a tit-for-tat food fight. I ask all Members of the major parties to remember the Civil War is long over and that the Seanad has important business to do.