David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

First of all, I would like to second the amendment to the Order of Business moved by my colleague and friend, Senator O'Brien. I think it is quite extraordinary that Seanad Éireann cannot propose legislation for a referendum. This is one of the things that needs to be looked at. If there was ever a chamber, a reflective chamber, that was appropriate to the proposal for referenda, it is this Chamber rather than the parties-driven Dáil.