There is no possibility of Senators losing touch with their electorate. I cannot imagine this happening, whether or not there is a dual mandate. Every elected Member of both Houses keeps in touch with the electorate. If not, they will not be re-elected. I doubt if the complexion of this House will vary dramatically when the dual mandate is abolished. There is though a point of difference between the Seanad and the Dáil. The Seanad is a vocational Chamber and it was always accepted that Members would have outside, paid employment. That is a subtle distinction between this House and the Dáil. In that context, there might be a case for treating both Houses differently. However, I accept that for reasons of consistency and practicality, it would have to apply to both.