Shane Ross (Independent)

It is a position I have ambitions to resume at a future date. I wish to raise the issue of Seanad reform. I gather that a report on that particular issue has been under consideration for some time. Perhaps the Leader could tell us when the report will be presented to the House and what programme is planned for it. What principles will be established by the report? The most important principles that should be contained therein are that the immense political patronage in this House should be removed and that the university franchise should be extended.