Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

Maedhbh McNamara and I published a book in 2001, which I recommend to Senators, entitled Women in Parliament: Ireland 1918-2000. During my time as a member of the Council of Europe I prepared and published two reports on women in politics. What has been missed in all the proposals and worthwhile debate that has centred on this topic in recent years is that it is the political system in this country that needs to be addressed. It is not just about getting more women involved or more quotas. The political system of proportional representation-----