Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He found out it was neither a retirement home not a crèche. As Attorney General and subsequently a Minister, he was part of the political system and soon changed his mind.

We should provide people with information and allow them to make up their minds in a referendum. This discussion forms part of an informed debate on the Seanad. We have heard a great deal about what role the Seanad could play in dealing with European issues. The House has not exercised certain powers provided for under the Lisbon treaty. We should avail of these powers, especially given that the treaty was of such importance it had to be put to the people twice. Why should we discard what was provided for under the treaty?