Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I faced their wrath many years ago when I told them that, while others told them the opposite. I will not change my mind on that issue.

I will endeavour to process the Seanad report as soon as it comes out. I believe it will make new recommendations on the Taoiseach's 11 and the overall formation of the Seanad.

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