The key question dominating the minds of Members of both Houses is what the Bill will deliver in terms of better facilities for Members, an improved staff ratio and services. It is useful in that regard to examine the situation in this House, which has taken on far more legislation than in the past. Bills are now frequently initiated here. We have more sittings than ever before. For example, we now sit on average three days a week. This week and next week we will sit for four days. This places far more demands on both Members and the staff of the House. In spite of this, I understand that there has not been any increase in the staff composition of the Seanad for 30 years. That speaks for itself.