Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 October 2002

Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion.

 

We are talking about giving the House relevance by extending the franchise. There are many other steps we could take, but I believe we should listen to what people have to say. It has been stated that we should seek more power or influence for the House. That is not necessary because the constitution of this House, should we choose to use it, contains enough power and influence. Any Member who wants to make a point can do so – an individual, a member of a party an Independent representative or whoever. It would be wrong for this debate to become lost in attempts to increase levels of power and authority, because they are not needed.

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