Derek McDowell (Labour)

In effect, that means that if we agree to a system, we are stuck with it. I am not looking to be obstructive, but if possible, it would be better for us to delay until we next meet, until after we have had a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges in the meantime and tried to secure agreement from the Government Chief Whip to change the representation of the Seanad on the joint committees.