Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Seanad will have its day in the sun in the same way the referendum on children's rights is having its day. I have no doubt that the good people of Ireland will almost unanimously endorse the constitutional amendment.

The Government is doing an extraordinarily good job in extremely difficult circumstances., but there is a long way to go. A great deal has been achieved, but much more will be achieved as we move forward. I wish the Minister and his colleagues in government well in their difficult task.