Joe O'Toole (Independent)

On the constant requests to the Leader for a debate on economic affairs and finance, whereas it makes no difference to me and other Dublin-based Senators that the Seanad will meet on a Friday, it is somewhat unfair to other Members who have to travel here and who may have made other arrangements. It is an extraordinary coincidence that the Friday selected happens to coincide with the Fianna Fáil annual dinner.