I agree with the Senator about retaining local government links. Regardless of Seanad reform, some mechanism should be found to formalise the links. Senator Dardis made it clear that the Seanad reform report will be debated in the House and there will be a debate on the Middle East, which is necessary. Senator Ormonde mentioned the Committee on European Affairs and asked for a debate on the draft EU treaty and the draft Convention. We hope that debate will take place the week after next.