Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Go raibh maith agat. I am very glad to have the opportunity yet again to come to the Seanad to discuss this issue. I have had many discussions with Senator O'Donnell on this matter, including in my office. I thought we had a meeting of minds. I would not characterise her as she has characterised me as an opponent or an adversary on this matter. I respect her views. This House is a Chamber to express different views and debate them. Because we do not agree, it does not mean we are adversaries or that we need to be disparaging of one another. This is a place where ideas are challenged.