The Senator's side started it.

There genuinely are differing views in my own party and in Fine Gael on this issue. People are entitled to personal views and retention or otherwise.

The Senator's party needs it more than most.

However, given the referendum is proposed and is likely to take place in the early autumn and given there will be a detailed and comprehensive debate on the subject, one must make sure it is conducted in a respectful manner.

In response to Senator Bacik, I totally agree with the last point she made and Members must be respectful. However, I am interested to note the Senator's own favouring of reform, which is not part of the choice that is being given to the people.

Hear, hear.