Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

If, based on advice, the Bill has been deemed not to be constitutional then we should not try to agree with each other just for the sake of it, which is what I understood was suggested by Senator O'Brien, or for the greater good of the Seanad or unity outside the House. I do not think anybody outside this House believes anything other than that politicians are unified in trying to find a solution to this problem. That is why we are all here.

I do not agree with passing the Bill and taking Committee Stage for us to amend it if it is not right in the first place. There are far too many people relying on the outcome of any judicial and non-judicial decisions made by the banks or Government. I disagree with the Senator on that point. If that were possible I would like to hear the response of the Minister of State.