Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I know that is not the intention but we have to get behind it.

As a university Senator I express my particular pleasure at the proposals in regard to the university franchise. At this stage there is no way of justifying in democratic terms a separate franchise for university graduates. However, the recommendation to continue with it reflects a widespread awareness that the system has worked well in practice to the benefit of the political process and the country in general. I warmly welcome the recommendation to extend the franchise to graduates of all third level institutions. I remember well the vote in 1979.