Seanad by-election legitimacy
Senators dispute whether criticism of the Seanad by-election is proper, while Wilson says the elected member will be constitutionally legitimate; he also renews support for public defibrillators.
Senator Norris was as eloquent as ever.
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It is a political charge that should be withdrawn. Under our Constitution, the by-election is being properly conducted.
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While I agree the borough should be reformed, it is as it is. Whoever is elected will have been democratically elected to this House and, hopefully, will serve the full remaining term.
I agree with Senator Quinn on the provision of defibrillators. HIQA carried out a review and suggested it would cost up to €15 million to have defibrillators located in Government buildings across the country. It claimed it would not be worth the money for the lives such a move would save. If it saves only one life, it is well worth it. We should keep pursuing this particular issue.