Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will now turn to the issues raised by colleagues. Senator Darragh O'Brien welcomed Senator Cahill and sought a debate on the Paris attacks. I would be happy to facilitate such a debate with the Minister for Justice and Equality, which he and other Senators sought.

Senator Jim D'Arcy raised the same issues and spoke of how the universal becomes local. That is very true. I think all of us know somebody who was caught in the horrific attacks in Paris. Senator D'Arcy spoke of the Irish couple caught in the attacks on the Bataclan concert venue, Katie Healy and David Nolan. We all wish, in particular, Mr. Nolan a speedy recovery. Clearly, people who have been involved in these attacks will have been hugely affected by them, even if they escaped with no physical injury, and that must be remembered also. Senator van Turnhout also spoke about the issue of the Paris attacks and expressed her condemnation of them.

Senator Norris spoke about the issue of Seanad reform. This House is united on the need for reform of the Seanad and we have had many debates on that over the last few years.