Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. We currently have a general election at a maximum of every five years. A Bill to amend Standing Orders in one House, where there is only one House, would have such incredible power. There is no power to rethink these features. I believe the Government is serious but it needs to put some weight behind its proposals. It should enact legislation to reform the Dáil in advance of abolishing the Seanad. The Irish people would then know that the Minister of State is serious. I know he is serious.