I wish to raise concerns about something that occurred yesterday. I was at a committee at which there was a vote and three Senators voted, meaning that it was a tied vote and the proposal to accept a report was lost. A Dáil Deputy implied that the vote was not valid because three Senators had voted and Senators were not directly elected. There is the Constitution and the joint committees consist of both Deputies and Senators. Therefore, I was really taken aback in a comment such as that being made when a decision had been democratically taken. When Dáil Deputies make remarks like that, it is not welcome and those who are on joint committees should accept that Senators have the same rights as Dáil Deputies.

Hear, hear.