Frances Fitzgerald (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following:

"notes

the importance to the democratic process of a vibrant and relevant Upper House;

the agreement of all parties on an agenda for change in the Report on Seanad Reform;

that the Report was published in 2004 and three years after has still not been implemented;

and calls on the Government to publish a timescale for the implementation of the recommendations of the Report prior to the next Election."

Perhaps I should check with Senator Boyle as to whether or not he is accepting our amendment.