Shane Ross (Independent)

Precisely. The widening of the franchise should undoubtedly include a change to the composition and the election of the university seats. I am looking for a commitment to this House from those seeking membership and I ask that they do not regard it as a second best. I appeal to the Leader of the House and to the incoming Cathaoirleach to consider this initiative and so avoid it being taken for us by someone else.

I will now accept a proposer and seconder for any motion regarding the election of the Cathaoirleach.