Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thought Sinn Féin was a party that had some little bit of backbone in regard to standing by the issues. Senator Ó Clochartaigh should be man enough to say that he supported the Government in the abolition of this House. The people decided otherwise and we should agree with the decision as it is the democratic wish of the people and get on with it.