Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 February 2003

Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

We must also accept a diversity of views not just within the Houses but within the political parties. The amendment on the Order of Business today was quite opportunistic in its approach, because it concentrated on the constitutional aspects of the Bill while not confronting what the party's formal position might be with regard to the same Bill. This was a very convenient refuge. It is not for us to decide whether or not the Bill is constitutional. That is a matter for the courts, and we are conscious of the separation of powers between these Houses and the Judiciary. That does not preclude people from having a view on these matters. People must be free to express such views.

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