Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In the various referenda that the Deputy referred to, the people have shown care in making big changes to our Constitution. They have, at other times, shown a commitment to and support for how the Oireachtas currently represents them. In the Deputy's constituency, and in all of our constituencies, we frequently have to explain the work that we do, make the case for the work that we do and for the time we spend here in the Dáil and in the committees of the Oireachtas. I would take care with any changes that weaken the link between constituents and the politicians that serve them because, by and large, it is a balance that we have got right within our country. As I said earlier, our Electoral Commission is looking into this matter. I am sure it plans to publish a paper or to publish some interventions in this regard in the time ahead and I have no doubt they will prompt, and be a catalyst for, the discussion the Deputy is looking for.

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