John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)

The Minister, Deputy Hogan, is the Taoiseach's eyes and ears and has been his voice on many occasions. He was also the Taoiseach's protector when in Opposition. I have no doubt that the Minister has his own views on this matter. I doubt that the Minister agrees with abolishing the Seanad or reducing substantially the number of Members of this House.

I ask that the Minister reconsider the make up of the boundary commission. While it is important to have the Clerk of the Dáil, Clerk of the Seanad, ombudsman and a judge on the commission, it is also important the ordinary people are represented. The Minister should break the mould

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