Another issue is that of committees. I have a major problem with the decision being handed down to us from another place as to the number of Senators who should participate in committees. It appears there was no discussion in the House or negotiation with it about the reason the number of members of joint committees was reduced. The numbers have been reduced for both Houses and there may be a good reason for doing that, but it has happened without discussion. In terms of this House, it reduces the participation in joint committees from five to four members. I accept that is pro rata with the other House, but that is not my argument. Many new Senators have a great deal of interest in more than one issue and their chance for participation has been reduced. The decision is not good for that reason. Is there a way an amendment can be considered to ensure greater participation on some committees at least? It cannot be good to have reduced participation at a particular time when we are trying to get people more involved in the work of the Seanad and when there are so many new people who could contribute to many new committees.