Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

-----but I believe in searching and sustained scrutiny of serious issues. It is not acceptable to have a nod and wink arrangement whereby on one hand there is tacit approval from the Government side and from the Leader when people do whatever is necessary to speak up for the retention of the Seanad and to speak for as long as possible while, at the same time, curtailing the Seanad in its function, a function we should lay claim to at this time more than ever, of scrutinising legislation carefully and, if necessary, at length. I ask the Leader not to go there again on the subject of filibustering but rather to respect the conscience and professionalism of Members. I ask him to reconsider the proposal that a mere ten minutes be allotted to each speaker on Second Stage.