Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important to note that even the make-up of the Seanad panels brings a valuable insight and expertise to the climate change debate. We have the agricultural panel, the industrial and commercial panel, the labour panel, the culture and educational panel and the universities. It is a unique Chamber that can bring valuable oversight and insight to all of these plans when they are laid before the Houses. That is important. I saw to it that the Seanad would be included in this legislation. I am delighted to do so, as a former Member of this House. I value Senators' contributions in this respect.