Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 December 2010

10:30 am

Photo of Niall Ó BrolcháinNiall Ó Brolcháin (Green Party)

I agree with Senator Norris that we should take on the people concerned, to whom obscene amounts of money are being paid. As Senator Ó Murchú noted, we need to show leadership. Senator Boyle has shown it in his call for politicians to accept reductions in their remuneration in order to retain legitimacy as we make difficult but necessary decisions. I certainly did not become a Senator for the money and doubt many of my colleagues came here with the intention of being anything other than public servants. It is crucial that we retain legitimacy by showing our mettle on this issue.

I seek a debate on climate change and ask the Leader to indicate the status of the climate change Bill. The snow was incredibly deep as I walked back to my accommodation in Dublin at approximately 1 a.m. We are experiencing the coldest November on record and the climate is changing before our eyes. It is crucial, therefore, that we bring forward the necessary measures on climate change.

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