Fiach MacConghail (Independent)

I support Senator Healy Eames and Quinn in their call to the Leader to set aside some time to debate the increased participation in civil society, which is why the Seanad was originally formed. I refer to Change Nation and Ashoka who organised events last weekend in Farmleigh and the Mansion House. There are an extraordinary bunch of social entrepreneurs and social innovators from Ms Caroline Casey to Mr. Mick Quinn. They work in areas such as agriculture, creating jobs, tourism and democracy. It would be helpful for the Seanad to hear other parts of civil society represented.