Mary White (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I find it impossible to believe that their stance was based on a conviction that the Seanad should be simply abolished and that the people should not have the option of voting for reform of the Seanad. It is more likely that they had a moment when their courage failed them and they chose to follow the Taoiseach's path of expedience in regard to the Seanad. Individually, they have made distinctive and impressive contributions to this House but it is tragic-----