Ned O'Sullivan (Fianna Fail)

This should be the mindframe with which Members approach the issue to prove the Seanad should continue.

Finally, I wish to refer to a matter in which the Leader, Senator Cummins, as well as Senator Leyden and others have an interest, namely, voting rights for Garda personnel who are on duty abroad. The Cathaoirleach is aware that Defence Forces personnel can get a postal vote in national elections when serving abroad but gardaí cannot. It is unlikely this can be rectified before the presidential election takes place but this anomaly should be examined and I may refer to it at a later time.