Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes, absolutely. Senator Gallagher made a point. I look forward to the deliberations from Senator Mark Daly's public consultation committee and look forward to working with Senators that.

Senator O'Loughlin said we should ensure more people go for election to local authorities. I was elected a councillor many years ago in 2004. I hugely value the role of councillors. I have said on many occasions that I would not be here today only for councillors. When I lost my seat in 2016, they gave me the privilege of being elected to the Seanad. That allowed me to keep my career alive and I am eternally grateful. It is an evolving process. This is a very worthwhile debate. My door is always open for discussion and I look forward to working with Senators.