Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

I am aware that Members wish to focus on various general and specific matters. Before proceeding, I remind Members of the proposal in some quarters for the abolition of the Seanad. In that regard, it should be noted that Seanad Éireann was able in a much shorter time than the Dáil to move through all Stages, with each section considered in detail in committee, including——

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