Seanad should respect Ireland’s diversity

A moment of Seanad silence could manifest one way of living in an inclusive society, writes Senator Katherine Zappone

LAST Thursday, the Seanad debated a change to the start of its daily business. Before the beginning of each sitting of the House, a Christian prayer is recited by the clerk of the Seanad.

The Seanad committee on procedure and privileges proposed that the house observe 30 seconds of reflective silence in addition to the prayer being read.