Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 July 2003
Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages.
I have no doubt that the matter will arise in the forthcoming discussion on Seanad reform. This House is entitled to proper recognition through its officers of its position as the second House of the Oireachtas. I am a little disappointed that the Minister of State and the Government, which he represents, are reluctant to acknowledge this explicitly. There is plenty of matter for discussion on Seanad reform. This obviously must be taken in the context of a Bill which is an important step forward and, generally speaking, a positive move. I register my reservations but, at the same time, recognise that the point is dealt with.
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