Ciara Conway (Waterford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the motion tabled by Senator Crown. It is an important issue. As previous speakers have said, the current arrangements on the Leinster House campus are within the law. It is important to note that. We must consider whether to establish a proverbial bike shed, as Deputy Dowds suggested, which would be a more discreet place for smokers. Unlike other Waterford Deputies, I would be compliant with that.

With regard to the personal security of employees, my attention was drawn to the fact that a member of staff, Ronan Lenihan, was mistaken for the former Deputy Jackie Healy-Rae some time ago and attacked during a protest on Kildare Street. That should also be taken into consideration.