Dominic Hannigan (Labour)

I also listened to Senator Boyle's contribution this morning with interest. I am an optimist but there is a fine line between optimism and fantasy and delusion. If Senator Boyle thinks he will get all of that legislation through and still go to the country in January he has another thought coming. I suggest he examines the legislation on which we can all agree. As my colleague, Senator Bacik, stated we can agree on the Student Support Bill and the climate change Bill. At this stage, we must prioritise legislation. The House does not have too much longer left in its life and we need to move on and get through what we can.

On a separate note, I was disappointed listening to the contributions of some of my colleagues on both sides of the House. I do not know whether it is the smell of sulphur in their nostrils but the behaviour of some Members was childish and unbecoming of them. I ask them to consider their contributions in the time we have left in the House. I ask the leaders of all parties to have a quiet word in their ear so we can retain the standards of the House.