Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 October 2002

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

 

These proposals would give us 32 Members. In addition, at least eight Senators from Northern Ireland should be elected. They should not be selected at the behest of the Taoiseach of the day or anybody else, but instead should be in the House as of right. Despite the political difficulties my proposal may present, I suggest establishing a system in Northern Ireland akin to the one we have here. This would entail local councillors in Northern Ireland electing Senators or the creation of a list system to be voted on at the time of the Assembly elections.

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