Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We do not have unanimity on the Bill. We have a report that was produced and agreed by an Oireachtas sub-committee of both Houses. As to what happens down the line, however, that is for further discussion. I do hope we will have Seanad reform, and I am committed to it. As to whether it is the same type of reform the Senator wants, that is a different issue.

I commend Senator Noone on her work on the EU consumer law on aviation. Her point on cooling off is worth considering and should be brought into effect.

Senator Gallagher raised the important issue of senior alerts. The Minister, Deputy Ring, as part of his wide-ranging interview in the Irish Examiner, said he was considering alternative sources for the senior alerts. It is important that we do not try to scare people in our commentary on Brexit. The issue of senior alerts is one whose importance we all understand but let us not all get hysterical over it. Let us hope we can-----