Incidentally, I also propose that the 24 Members elected by local councillors, the eight from Northern Ireland and the eight from the universities serve for a fixed, five year term. I do not see any reason for the Seanad to fall when the Dáil falls. This proposal would provide a degree of continuity. The balance of Senators would then be elected at the same time as the election to the Dáil. I am putting a figure on each proposal purely to flush it out and give it a level of reality. While the figures are obviously open to change, it is important that the principle be accepted.