John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader allow for a change in the orders of the Seanad? It looks as if the question of the very existence of this House will arise in the next term. We must position ourselves now in such a way as to show the value of this House. Accordingly, will the Leader include a regular slot over the next several weeks for European scrutiny? The question will be how the House will prove its value in the future. While its value was appreciated in the past, it is how we position ourselves for the future that will determine whether this House survives.