Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I do not totally understand the powers of the Seanad but am I right in thinking that, right now, there cannot be more than 13 members on this commission because of how we voted last night? Can that be overturned? That is my first question. If the Minister was honest about it he would have to admit that we are now dealing with poor legislation in an incredibly important area. Does he not think that we should go back to the drawing board, start again and do it right? Ploughing on with poor legislation is a poor form of government. It is not good and will not reflect well on us. Perhaps the Ceann Comhairle can answer my question. Will the commission now be confined to 13 members or can that be overturned despite the House voting for it last night?

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