Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

This matter requires a debate.

Previously, I raised the issue of an open debate on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for all Members. Other issues could be dealt with in this regard, not simply the listing of people's names I mentioned last week, including the perceived wastage of paper to which Senator Quinn referred, as well as Members' standing in the media.

On that issue, I welcome the media's keen interest in the affairs of Seanad Éireann this morning.