Frank Feighan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I tell everyone, I am now a great Galway hurling supporter. However, I am also a great supporter of Leitrim because the people of that country helped to elect me on two occasions. They have been very good to me.

The Taoiseach gave a commitment prior to the most recent general election that he would put the question of abolishing the Seanad to the people in a referendum. That was a very brave and unselfish move. The people voted to retain the Upper House, as was their right. This was not a grab for power, rather it was an attempt to try to open up democracy. The people voted on the matter and I appreciate that.

I again welcome the Bill and commend it to the House.

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