Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)
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Okay. It is important then that Mr. Kelly realise the fact the people who stand for election put themselves forward. In every election, there are hundreds of people who put themselves forward, whether at local or national level. Some are successful and most are not, but at least they try. I suggest Mr. Kelly try it some time before he makes those comments about public representatives.

I will put my questions. Do the witnesses believe we as a country can be militarily neutral if we cannot defend ourselves? Do they believe the United Nations is a fully functioning organisation? In relation to what Deputy Brabazon asked them, if the triple lock is dispensed with, do they believe there is a function for the Seanad and, indeed, the President as a substitute?