Caít Keane (Fine Gael)

We should set out ten ways in which we would have a more orderly Order of Business which would deliver result. We must define and communicate to the public what is the purpose of the House, rather than having Senators engage in a chat across the floor on topical issues with a view to featuring on the "Oireachtas Report" programme. I would prefer if, at the end of each week, we could show what the House had achieved. I presume the Committee on Procedure and Privileges is the responsible authority in this regard. The Seanad should demonstrate its value for money by doing what it is supposed to do. Only then will members of the public respect the House. I hope we will receive a report setting out proposals for achieving this objective.