Sir, – Michael McDowell’s assertion (Home News, December 8th) that the Seanad is a bulwark of democracy lacks merit.
Our Constitution is explicit that the Dáil can override any measures proposed by the Seanad.
For checks and balance to limit the scope for excess by the powerful, the Seanad cannot provide any safeguard against a majority in the Dáil. – Yours, etc,