James Heffernan (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I apologise to the Leas-Chathaoirleach, but I cannot let this go. What annoyed me most during the campaign was the contributions made by two of the privileged Taoiseach's eleven who derided Members and this Chamber. I say to those two Members from Galway that they know where the door is. Let them use it and make way for Senators such as Senator Katherine Zappone who has the courage and integrity to stand up for what the Seanad is about.

There were also many on the opposite side who showed tremendous courage during the debate. I recall Senator Tony Mulcahy who before the summer blew the spurious €20 million argument out of the water and left it bare for all to see. I refer, in particular, to the Labour Party Members who stood up and were counted during the debate. Fair play to them and well done.