Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Seanad is not performing its role and, therefore, must be changed. The system does not work. We should ask ourselves two questions and inform the people of the answers. Why abolish the Seanad? Why keep it? An independent Seanad system that works in conjunction with a reformed Dáil would make things better. The Minister introduced quotas for women wishing to participate in Dáil elections but it has not been mentioned the same provision for the Seanad. Perhaps it would be unworkable but we should examine it. Why omit it from the legislation?