Seanad debates
Thursday, 27 March 2003
Order of Business.
Senator Brian Hayes also asked about the Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, and the chairing of the group on Seanad reform. I think the Minister has been asked to chair the group because he is involved with councillors throughout the country. I understand that councillors have been activated by the reports of debate on Seanad reform, which is quite right because it is they who have the franchise. I feel the Minister was appointed in that context. I will endeavour to clarify the issue. We hope to have a meeting next week and will see where it is headed.
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