Seanad reform
The discussion shifted to Seanad reform, with Lawlor asking for an update on the stalled reform committee and calling for implementation of the Manning report. Norris and O'Donnell exchanged light remarks about Standing Order 41 before Lawlor repeated his request.
-----and not include words that will allow the legal profession to have arguments in the future?
I wish to raise a final point. Can the Leader ask the Chair of the Seanad reform committee to give the House an update on what is happening? It appears to be stalled. I will be standing here seeking Seanad reform every day if necessary. Things have to change to make this House much more relevant than it has been in the past. We see what has been recommended in the Manning report. We should start there and work back to what the original Seanad was established to do.
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This is very good coming from the Senator who wanted to close us down.
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The Senator who wanted to close it down accepts the democratic decision. Once I am here I will be talking about reform. I ask the Leader to ask the Senator to come forward on that matter.