Senators angry at campaign launch to abolish Senate

Senators hit out at Fine Gael’s campaign to abolish the Seanad amid promises that savings from closing the Upper House could go to fund services for those with special needs.

One senator even likened the launch to Nazi propaganda.

As Fine Gael announced its campaign for the autumn referendum, Jobs Minister Richard Bruton also came under fire for leading the party drive ahead of legislation being passed to close the Seanad. Mr Bruton yesterday announced his campaign team to promote the abolition of the Seanad and said its abolition would save €20m. Meath East TD Regina Doherty will deputise for the campaign.