David Norris (Independent)

I respectfully disagree with my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, about the idea of Senator Higgins, MEP, resigning and his seat being made available to a representative of emigrant groups. I campaigned from an early date on this issue. The response I received from emigrant groups was that they would not be satisfied with two seats in the Seanad. It would be good for them to be represented, however. I do not approve of handing over seats, by agreement, without an election.