Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

It would be worth having a discussion on the Seanad at this point. All the Members of this Seanad have performed extraordinarily well under your chairmanship, a Chathaoirligh, and under the leadership of the Leader and the opposition leaders. I returned to this House ten years ago and this Seanad is doing an excellent job. It will prove itself successful to the extent that the people will decide to vote against its abolition. I agree with Senator Mooney that people should be given the options of retention, abolition or reform.

I bring another treaty to the Members' minds. Last week we passed the fiscal treaty and I hope that everything that was promised will be implemented.