Taoiseach challenged to Seanad TV debate

The Taoiseach has been challenged to a live TV debate on the abolition of the Seanad by its most outspoken member, David Norris, who said he would “take him to pieces” on the issue.

The Upper House yesterday voted in favour of holding a referendum on its own abolition by 29 votes to 22, despite some strong criticism of the Government’s decision to put the question to the people.

It will now go to committee stage for a final vote in two weeks’ time.