Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I thank all of the witnesses for being here today. I agree with Deputy Ó Broin that this has been a very worthwhile meeting and that there is consensus but it is important that we tease out the issue further. The Constitution is very precious and important. Any proposed changes to it must be well-thought out and well balanced. I agree there is broad consensus and that the committee should write to the Minister. My colleagues and I will take up the matter with the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy O'Brien. We should be ambitious. Once Cover is over, let us be ready and make this happen. Let us give people the opportunity to amend our Constitution to reflect our societal values. There will obviously be a great deal of work for politicians to do, not just in this Oireachtas but in future Oireachtais, to deliver on the constitutional commitment that I believe the people of Ireland will approve. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir.