Have Senators any loyalty to their colleagues in the other House? Under the Constitution, a person eligible for membership of the Seanad is equally eligible to become a Member of Dáil Éireann. None of us would like to see that principle undermined but this amendment, if it succeeded, would have that effect. To date, the two Houses have worked in unison, complementing and enhancing each others role. This proposed measure would be divisive and damaging to that relationship. This amendment does no one any favours, least of all Senators who might find themselves fighting on all fronts. It does not serve democracy well at either national or local level.