Ned O'Sullivan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Saturday's result was a great victory for democracy, the Seanad and the Constitution. I commend all those who voted, especially those who succeeded in persuading the majority to vote "No". Many of them are present in this Chamber. I will not name anybody as we all know who they are. There are some, but not too many, in the other House. I commend my leader, Deputy Micheál Martin, on his sterling performance, especially during the famous debate in which he argued against an empty chair.