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Seanad abolition criticism

Summary

Senator Barrett condemns the Taoiseach’s planned abolition of the Seanad, arguing that it has contributed substantially to national recovery.

I feel a great sense of sadness and shame, as the Taoiseach will attend this House to abolish it. In the two years that it has sat, it has made a splendid contribution to the country. As Senator Quinn pointed out, we have introduced Bills and amended legislation and our attendance has been better than the Taoiseach's. In any educational institution, a student who turned up for only two days in two years would be expelled. We are not here to have arguments with the Taoiseach. We are here to help in the restoration of the country. What is happening today is shameful.

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