Paul Daly (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was just elected last April and I feel somewhat inadequate in even speaking to the Bill. I feel like a learner driver doing a driving test who might be struggling to get over the line and who wants to change the rules of the road as a result. I do not feel qualified to speak on Seanad reform as I am somebody who has just come in and I am just learning the process and procedures. When I see somebody like Senator Norris in front of me, I feel even less adequate in speaking about it. Nevertheless, I see the need for reform.

The last time I was asked a question about reform of the Seanad I had a ballot paper in my hand. To be accurate, the question was not about reform but abolition. It was a great pity that the question asked was "yea or nay, in or out, go or stay".