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Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It is undemocratic and unjust that there is such a low percentage of women in the Houses of the Oireachtas. I agree with Senator Bannon—

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: —that nobody is stopping women contesting elections, but I see the abolition of the dual mandate as an opportunity for women. As I said, I am not a councillor so it is easy for me to speak. However, I would like to see women rise to the challenge because there will be approximately 123 vacancies which women could seek to fill. I agree with Senator Bannon that nobody is stopping women...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: We have to be strong-minded. Every man in my life, from my father to my husband to men in business, wanted to help me. I was chairwoman of my cumann in Fianna Fáil where I found that men helped me. I am the eldest of six children, so I am not easily intimidated. Women need a helping hand to go forward and they require encouragement.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: I compliment the Minister on being a pragmatic politician. Technology changes by the minute. The same is true of business because there is so much competition, but I find social change only occurs on a piecemeal basis. I congratulate the Minister for expediting opportunities for women to rise to the challenge and to avail of the abolition of the dual mandate.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It is one's own fault.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It is undemocratic.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It is to do with society.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: Two.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: The Minister said that women candidates melt away when sought. The Minister should appoint a body to study why that is so and why, with 50% of the workforce now women, only 13% of Dáil members are women. There is something seriously wrong if women are melting away when there are 123 new opportunities available. A consultancy group should study why women are not going forward. I was...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: She deserved it.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: The Minister spoke about reform of local authorities and county councils, the elimination of the dual mandate and defining the powers of the local authorities. I eagerly await the day when the people in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway can elect their own mayor.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It will define the role. There are major examples of icon mayors throughout the world, such as Mayor Giuliani, who have defined a city. These mayors have been given powers, but the power of the mayor here is confusing. I would be supportive of such a reform in the future.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (11 Mar 2003)

Mary White: He is a gentleman also.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: The Minister of State, Deputy Roche, told us how well he and Deputy Bruton get on with one another and the great respect he holds for Deputy Bruton.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: Yes.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: And everyone is real nice to you.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It is thanks to Senator Leyden's co-operation.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: It was a great experience to hear this serious topic debated and I compliment the Senators on bringing the motion before the House. There are three points on which we are in agreement and on which the Minister of State and the Department should take action.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: No, it was Senator Bannon's.

Seanad: Motor Insurance: Motion. (12 Mar 2003)

Mary White: The other important point, in addition to learning to drive properly, is courtesy on the road. There is little courtesy on the roads. People are generally not mannerly and courteous to others when they are driving. If one gives way to a motorist, they generally will not thank one for it. That is frustrating. If they offered acknowledgement, one would do it more frequently. Courtesy is part of...