Jimmy Harte (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I hope that day does not arrive, although the public will make up its mind in that regard. As a Government Senator I have no problem with the programme for Government and putting the referendum to the people. Perhaps the Seanad needs the people's endorsement, as the idea of reforming the Seanad has been kicked around for a generation. It has never happened and it is up to the people as to whether it should be reformed or scrapped. I presume if the vote is against abolition we will end up with a different Seanad.