Caít Keane (Fine Gael)

However, I will continue because it is a subject that is worthy of discussion. Senator Norris and Senator Barrett should note from the amendment that there is a provision to provide that other constitutional amendments may be recommended by the constitutional convention. That is a most important part of its work and it demonstrates the openness of the Government in establishing the convention that this provision was included. If it were a closed shop or a dictating or puppet body, there is no way it would have been left in.