Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I support the requests of my colleagues for greater clarity as to the reason for this decision. This would benefit everybody looking to participate in politics and to understand how decisions of such importance are made. At this time, it is inconceivable that we would recommend an increase in the number of Deputies or Senators. Given the challenges and difficulties the country faces currently, the challenge is how to make what we have currently work better. While there is a need to understand how these decisions are made, I am glad I have not proposed an amendment seeking an increase in the number of Dáil Deputies.