Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

I thank the Senators for their contributions. This is a short Bill with the sole purpose of providing in statute for the use of the electoral register in the selection of members of the public for the work of the constitutional convention. It is a Bill to facilitate the operational aspects of implementing this proposal to allow ordinary citizens to participate in the constitutional convention.

I will not be able to answer many of the questions that were asked because the constitutional convention is not my direct responsibility. I am sure Members would have got more answers if there has been more time this morning but I understand there were difficulties.