Feargal Quinn (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I second the amendment. Senator Barrett has explained the rationale for the proposal very well. There is a danger the Seanad could simply be ignored if this provision is not included in the Bill. We have had proposals on several occasions that only the Dáil should be required to give its approval, by way of resolution, for a particular report or document. It is important we stitch the role of this House into the Bill. The people voted last year in large numbers to retain the Seanad. Let us make sure we exercise our role to the fullest.