The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Joe O'Toole from membership of the Committee on Members' Interest at his own request.

I move: "That the Report be laid before the Seanad."

I am sure we will have an opportunity to pay tribute to the work Senator O'Toole did on the committee, but in fairness the House should note that he has behaved with great honour and integrity. It is for reasons that are completely understandable and to maintain the highest ethical standards he has sought to be discharged from membership of the committee. I very much regret that he has taken this step, as I regret the fact that hehas decided not to present himself for election to this House on the basis that it stands unreformed.

Point made.