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Seanad nominations and representation

Summary

Senator Walsh argues that the Taoiseach’s eleven Seanad nominations create an artificial Government majority and should be abolished.

Yes. I support the debate that has been called for. I will conclude on this point. In my opinion, it undermines the make-up of our Seanad. It highlights something I have argued for some time, that an in-built artificial Government majority in this particular House is unnecessary and certainly unhelpful for our democratic process. The sooner the 11 Taoiseach's nominations are abolished the better, in order that this House will reflect the will and proportionality of the people at large rather than this partisan approach to politics here.

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