Senator Tuffy raised the issue of a potential constitutional difficulty. Fine Gael and the Labour Party tabled amendments to the Local Government Act 2000 when it was being debated to insert a ban on the dual mandate. Amazingly, the wording is identical to that before the House. Obviously, there was no question then in their minds about issues of constitutionality. I specifically read out the then Fine Gael policy which confirmed my point in regard to constitutionality. It is ultimately a matter for the courts to adjudicate on the constitutionality of any legislation. We live by this, which is fine by me.