Fiach MacConghail (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I, too, welcome Senator Norris back to the Seanad. He was missed. I am glad he is continuing his curmudgeonly view, in particular in regard to prostitution. I commend the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on its work on the issue and, in particular, I acknowledge the work of Seanad Éireann in pursuing it. The issue has been under consideration for almost two years. It was first highlighted by the Independent Taoiseach nominees group. We achieved something in Seanad Éireann in that we were able to address this horrific scar on our society. With respect, I disagree with Senator Norris. The committee did hear from all sides.