Anthony Lawlor (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to raise two issues. I support Senator Bacik's call for a debate following the referendum on electoral reform. I would like to broaden that debate to include a preliminary discussion on Seanad reform. Senator McDowell is chairing an all-party committee in this regard, but we should discuss Seanad reform during a debate on electoral reform and put forward ideas for him to mull over.

We will take Report Stage of the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2017 next week. Senator Freeman has been very involved in the legislation over recent years. I ask Members to participate in the charity walk, Darkness into Light, this weekend. Many years ago, I took part in it for the first time and the following year I organised a walk in Naas. I had discussions with Senator Freeman at the time regarding the use of yellow T-shirts.