Mary White (Fianna Fail)

It is more important. A vote was taken at the end of the debate. The 120 people in attendance were discerning followers of history. The majority called for reform of the Seanad rather than its abolition. I ask the Leader to pass that message on to the Taoiseach, who impulsively sought cheap political gain without telling my colleagues.

I ask the Leader to tell the Taoiseach that when the motion is put to the people next year it should not be about abolishing the Seanad-----