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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: The debate has been about the definition of democracy in the State.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I hope that day does not arrive, although the public will make up its mind in that regard. As a Government Senator I have no problem with the programme for Government and putting the referendum to the people. Perhaps the Seanad needs the people's endorsement, as the idea of reforming the Seanad has been kicked around for a generation. It has never happened and it is up to the people as to...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: We are not voting to get rid of ourselves, as some have said.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: May I make a reasonable point? The Senators may agree or disagree but let me finish it.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I will not interrupt if that is okay, although I have lost my train of thought. We are not voting to get rid of ourselves and if we had that power, I am sure it would not happen. People should freely admit that we are giving the public the opportunity to decide our future. It is part of democracy that people ultimately have the power. Democracy comes from the Greek for "power" and...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I have no problem with the referendum. The people will speak on it. This is about the people of the country and not about us in here. Outside those gates and across the country, people do not care tonight about what happens to the Seanad because they are dealing with severe mortgage debt and are suffering from unemployment. We are talking in a bubble here. Perhaps the Minister of State...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (17 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I will conclude. The town councils had a very important role, but things have moved on. If the people decide to move us on, then they will make that decision. The people who are calling for the abolition of the Seanad should start remembering where they came from.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I, too, welcome Senator Naughton to the House on her first day. I am very put out by the remarks of my colleague who tried to demean her position as a new Senator. Her appointment was a constitutional function of the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: On a day like this, Members should be welcomed without any conditions.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I resent the statements coming from the other side of the House that conscience and courage only exist over there. Conscience and courage exist everywhere but it is much easier for people------

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: We are told conscience and courage only exist on one certain side of the House and with one certain viewpoint. It is much more difficult on this side of the House to vote for the protection of life legislation after the abuse given in e-mails and telephone calls, as well as intimidation outside the House at workplaces and at homes with door-stepping. The courage is over here, not over...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: For anyone to claim they have courage beyond-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: He can save these points for the Bill later. They are not relevant to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: This is the first time I have ever heard the treatment of neonates or babies in this country being criticised or questioned. I have never once come across any parent or individual who criticised neonatal treatment in this country. To ask where would newborn babies be treated or kept and to suggest that they would not be treated is a terrible criticism of our health system and culture....

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: We are talking about the neonatal care. When Senator Ó Domhnaill has had that experience he can come back and tell me about it.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: It is totally outrageous. As the father of four children, including two daughters, I find the type of debate going on in this House this evening offensive. It is disgraceful. It is neither theological, physiological or on any level-----

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I am not getting into a debate. I am making my comments as a father and husband and brother because the debate has gone to the level of picking the rawest situation to scare the public, and saying all of a sudden we want the Constitution for ourselves but not for the women of Ireland, that they are different. The Constitution stands for every person in this country, man, woman or child....

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: It is an emotional speech because I find it very difficult to comprehend the thought processes of certain people.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (22 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: Senator Mullen cannot make implications about doctors by saying "most doctors". Senator Mullen should withdraw that remark. He cannot say "most doctors do their best". The Senator should withdraw that remark. He cannot say that most doctors do their best. I want my family to be safe when treated by any doctor, not just some doctors. Maybe the Senator is aware of doctors who do not do...

Seanad: An Bille um Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Cúigiú Céim - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Jimmy Harte: I took umbrage with the Fianna Fáil Party stating the Labour Party was finished.