Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I congratulate Senator McDowell on his chairmanship of the committee to deal with Seanad reform. Have I heard correctly that a Cabinet Minister will sit on the committee? It is surely a first. I very much welcome Senator McDowell's indication that he is open to all sorts of suggestions. We all have ideas for the Seanad. Perhaps the Leader will outline in his response how his hands are tied, if they are at all, and the terms of reference. Is there any general information he can give us?