Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

No, they are internal procedures. That will also form a part of the campaign in terms of the new system we propose. Senator Healy Eames asked about its origin. Previously in the debate we had a very good discussion on the second last report on Seanad reform produced by an all-party committee chaired by the former Deputy, Mr. Jim O’Keeffe, with the late Mr. Brian Lenihan, as Vice Chairman. They put forward what was probably the most structured response to the issue to date on what is required in terms for the necessary checks and balances within the legislative process. I encourage Members to read what was said in the report. In terms of the policy position being taken by the Government, what we want to do-----