Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2022-06-30
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Paul Gavan (SF), Labour Panel

At the start of every Seanad, everyone comes in and says they will reform the Seanad. The Government parties then make sure that absolutely nothing happens for the next five years. That is the reality of it. We will make a slight exception in fairness to the Cathaoirleach.

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Sitting date: 2022-06-30