Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Is there any reason in common sense that should be done? The answer is "No". I note that the Minister chose not to respond to any of the arguments I made about the quality of the appointments he has made or about the disinhibiting effect the amendment will have on decent people making applications. He simply stated he did not wish to answer those points. He has a right to silence and not to incriminate himself by saying anything about the matter but I appreciate the candour of Senator Noone in saying that, although she will be forced by her party whip to support the votes on the measures in question, she personally disagrees with them. The candour on her part is not new. I recall when the proposal to abolish the House was debated nationally, she and I visited Maynooth university, where we spoke to law students-----