Ivana Bacik (Independent)

Senator O'Brien also raised the referendum on the stability treaty. It was the theme of the Order of Business because it was also raised by Senators Keane, Mullins, Mooney, Conway, Healy Eames, Ó Clochartaigh, White, Harte and Bradford. I will try to address some of the points raised. I agree with Senator O'Brien on the need for individual members of the parties supporting the "Yes" vote to get out and canvass. His point about the scheduling of business is important and I will raise it with the Leader.

As colleagues are aware, the House is not sitting tomorrow due to difficulties with the scheduling of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill. We are sitting on Friday and Monday. We should use the time to go out and canvass. If anybody is interested in joining me I will be canvassing for a "Yes" vote on College Green with members of the Trinity College branch of the Labour Party. Many of us will be using the time to canvass.