Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Very well, I am quoting from it:

Much of the rationale for the inclusion of the Seanad in Bunreacht na hÉireann has ceased to be relevant over time. Serious questions will be asked about the continued role of an entity which is struggling to justify its existence after three-quarters of a century ... It is important to note that second chambers are not an essential part of parliamentary democracy.

The Deputies should stop the usual partisan hypocrisy and the usual politics that we get. This is what Fianna Fáil said before the last election.

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