Margaret Cox (Fianna Fail)

I was told by an official in the Department that the Minister was determined not to accept any amendments. That is not good enough, we cannot be treated in that manner. If the Seanad is not to be treated properly, it should be abolished. Our money and time should not be wasted.

When is it intended to bring the legislation we passed last week back to the House? We did not have time to debate section 5 properly. Constitutional lawyers are now raising concerns that the section may be unconstitutional.