Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

They were amendments that were tabled on Committee Stage by Independent Senators and that were accepted in the House. The House works in that way, despite it being stated that we do not accept such amendments.

Reform of this House, in line with the popular vote, became a concern for the Government. It remains a concern and a work in progress. Indeed, the Government by legislation changed the Bill that was introduced 35 years ago. In 1979 a referendum was held on the franchise for graduates and this Government ensured that the referendum result was enacted. Obviously, there is much work to be done on that and it would be good-----