A glass of wine is difficult enough to deal with. I am somewhat surprised by Senator Darragh O'Brien's comments on the Seanad reform working group because there are some excellent people on it.

I said that.

I am sure the Taoiseach thinks the world of him. He is the Leader of the Opposition. Perhaps he might ask whether his party leader has been consulted.

He was not.

It looks to me like this is an all-party effort.

The Senator should direct his comments through the Chair. Bí ciúin, Senator.

The Senator should consult Deputy Micheál Martin.

Will Deputy Micheál Martin consult the Senator?

No, although I met him at a funeral the other day.

I am talking about the Taoiseach. Did he consult the Senator?

Senator Paul Coghlan to continue, without interruption. I am sure the Senator has a question.

No, I just wanted to make those points. The Taoiseach will work through the Leader. As Senator David Norris indicated, there are some excellent people on the review group.

Some - most of them are excellent.

Senator Paul Coghlan should not invite unnecessary interruptions.

I was going to be all-encompassing and say they were all excellent.

There are one or two dreary little-----