Michael Brennan (Fianna Fail)

I support the comments of previous speakers. I fully accept the provisions for the formation of the Seanad under the Constitution. Reform of the University Panel should also take into account graduates of the University of Limerick who are not eligible to vote. The Taoiseach's nominations should also be examined. I would like our friends in Northern Ireland to participate in the House because that is important. When the sub-committee examines reform of the House, it should take on board all the views expressed in the debate. Just as local government was reformed in the past two years, there is no doubt the Seanad should be reformed over the next five.