Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I agree with the comments of my colleague, Senator Quinn, as well as those of Senator Alex White and others, on the manner in which the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is being rushed through the Seanad. I am sorry to be obliged to say the Government's approach in this regard is akin to a student cramming for an exam. The House has been on the doss all year and now everything is being rushed through. It reflects badly on the attitude to the Seanad and to the legislative process and people outside will wonder why Members have had statements on this, that and the other throughout the year and now, a bit like the 46A bus, several come along at once——