Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I do not believe that such responsibility has been demonstrated. There has been irresponsibility in communication about judges' pay. Moreover, I differ from my colleague, Senator Mac Conghail, as I do not consider it appropriate to mix the issue regarding the patronage of schools with the question of contribution to a redress bill. This also characterises a certain culture of spin by the Government. Higher standards are needed both individually and on the part of the Government in its communications with these Houses and the public.