Trevor Ó Clochartaigh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I do. The Taoiseach had no issue recently in spending a full day in Connemara opening extensions to schools, where he was welcome. What is the Taoiseach afraid of? Why will he not come in here for a number of hours to discuss the Bill and listen to everybody's opinion on it? That is the least he could do before he intends to scrap the Seanad. If he is so sure of his position on this question, what is he afraid of? That is what I would ask. It is only appropriate on this occasion that there be an extension to the amount of time given and a commitment from the Taoiseach that he will stay to listen to the opinions of all 60 Senators, if that is what they wish.