Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

——the next Cabinet that is chosen. Involvement of the public is important as regards directly elected Senators. The committee has tried to get the balance right between those who are elected directly and indirectly, when compared to the situation in other countries. The role of the Seanad is very much recognised in the report. Perhaps members of the public wonder what is our role, how we are elected and why they do not have a greater role in the electoral process. I would like to again thank the committee and welcome the receipt of 161 written submissions. This shows a high level of interest in this House. I hope we have a rolling debate on this and come to discuss the many further issues that will arise from it.