John Crown (Independent)

Was it the Seanad, whose worst offence was a sin of omission when it was asleep at the tiller, or was it the Dáil, which appointed a series of barely competent Ministers to the high offices of State and who subsequently steered us on to the rocks of financial ruin? We need a system that will allow us a greater talent pool in both Houses and we require fundamental Oireachtas reform. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the time and I hope the Leader will bring my concerns to the attention of the Taoiseach and relevant Ministers.