Sean Barrett (Independent)

I thank the Minister of State and Senators Averil Power, Jim D'Arcy and Fidelma Healy Eames. I agree with the Minister of State that this debate makes the case for the development of the Seanad rather than its abolition. My degree is from TCD, with some validation by the State. If some people think they are better at this, why do we not have a QQAI university? We will take them on any day and will show who has the quality. I agree utterly with the Minister of State about saving money. That is why I propose to put the QQAI in the firing line, not a small school. Is it correct that, procedurally, I must withdraw the amendments?