Nicky McFadden (Fine Gael)

I appreciate the indulgence of the Cathaoirleach. Yesterday I wanted to congratulate everyone who had put names on a ballot paper, especially my colleagues Senators John Paul Phelan, Donohoe and O'Reilly, who put in tremendous campaigns. I have no doubt all will be back again, stronger and better.

Yesterday, I wanted to ask the Leader to clarify a matter raised by Senator Cummins before the election. I phoned the Leader two days before the election to ask him about asylum seeker units and reception centres. People in those centres have the right to be canvassed. They are allowed to cast their votes so they should be canvassed, which is their democratic right.