Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The people are saying loud and clear that they do not want any more tinkering around with the system or on reform. What they want is meaningful reform that enhances the independence of Parliament vis-à-vis the Government. The Taoiseach is correct that the people have said "No" to his proposal to abolish the Seanad. There is an immediate legislative template on the Order Paper, and it is within our capacity to reach agreement on that legislation with a view to its implementation in the short term.

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