Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am very much in agreement with what Senator Norris had to say about the Seanad by-election. I wish Maíria Cahill and other candidates well. No doubt they are very worthy individuals but it is disturbing that the timing of elections seems to be a tool of party political consideration. Whatever her merits, the nomination of Ms Cahill is obviously aimed at Sinn Féin. Indeed, the Government is speaking out of both sides of its mouth about when it is going to hold the general election.