Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It cannot achieve what the Senator is trying to achieve. He is very happy to start the process, to speak with and meet the Senator in regard to that. I remind Members it is the prerogative of Government to accept or reject Private Members' Bills. As Senator Burke rightly said, it happens to Government Members as well as Opposition Members. Equally, there is an obligation on Members of the House not to oppose Government at every opportunity which some Senators in here do the whole time. If we want to talk about new politics, then let us look at how we can work together on some occasions in regard to Bills.