John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

No one has ever come to me suggesting we should abolish the Seanad or reduce the number of Members of this House. People come to me about matters such as protecting hospitals, renewing medical cards, school extensions and so on. The people respect democracy. I agree that we need to substantially reform this House and the Seanad in a way that makes it more relevant to the ordinary people.

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