Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

The Bill seeks to amend the principal Act. The debate is ultimately concerned with the question of being in favour of, or against, the dual mandate. I understood most parties in the House were against its continuance. The amendment seeks to allow Senators to retain a dual mandate if they wish. However, it is important to note that this House does extensive work and most Senators are very busy here. I am sure Senator Tuffy does not seek to use a strategy of divide and conquer by proposing that Senators retain the dual mandate while Deputies should not.