Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It was not very popular and we got hammered at the time, but I am so proud, particularly on days like this when one sees the Senators doing valuable work. It quietens a lot of those who are cynical about this House. This is a very important Chamber and I totally respect this. At the time, when there was a lot of negativity towards it, there were those of us in the Dáil who respected the work of the Seanad and respected our Senators and I am glad it was a major victory.

Senator David Norris raised the point that the Bill was defeated the last time by three votes.