Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes proposed an amendment to which many speakers referred which requests the advice of the Attorney General regarding the constitutionality of the Local Government Bill 2003. I am happy to concur with Senator Mansergh on this issue. In my many years of experience at Cabinet I know that the Attorney General's advice is sought on all legislation. No Minister would rush ahead with legislation without such advice. It appears that Deputy Ring's advice reigns supreme in the House. Perhaps he has aspirations in that regard.