Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

Does the Leader think it would be beneficial if Members were to make a unanimous appeal to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to amend the law in respect of under 18 year olds being present in hotels and bars after 9 p.m., particularly during the tourist season? This will have a detrimental effect. All the hotels in my area are concerned. For families and couples with children, this measure is not practical. I ask the Leader to appeal to the Minister to amend the law.

On the matter raised by Senator O'Toole, if an impeachment process is invoked I agree, as I did yesterday, that this House would satisfy all constitutional requirements in regard to how it would proceed.