Fintan Warfield (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Eleven months ago, First Stage of the Seanad Bill 2016 was taken in the House and seven months ago, Second Stage was passed. While I do not support every aspect of the legislation, Sinn Féin believes it is of the utmost importance that Seanad reform be prioritised. It is no longer acceptable for this House to be exclusive, unrepresentative and unaccountable. We can and must do better. Nobody else and no other Chamber will prioritise this issue. If and when Senators stand for re-election, will they be content with their work to reform this House? Again, no one else will prioritise this issue. The onus is on us to bring urgency to Seanad reform. Will the Leader update the House on the progress of the Seanad Bill 2016?