Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I thought to myself that the position of the regulator had been well vindicated. All sides of the House would say to Etain Doyle, chairperson of the regulatory body, Comtech, that if an intervention was ever needed, that was it.

Senator Norris said it would not be egalitarian to bring in one's spouse or a relation to represent one if the dual mandate was abolished. However, Senator Brennan made the very fair point that it was the members of one's family who answered the telephone and door, took notes and looked after all the various matters associated with being a representative. In many cases they could very fairly represent the person retiring.