Ms Vanessa Lacey:

Senator Zappone asked how I would devise legislation. I would be able to change my documentation and, to go back to the talk I gave in the Council of Europe a few weeks ago, be legally recognised as an Irish woman. I had my grandfather's medal from 1921. I am quite proud to be an Irish woman and I would like to be respected as part of Irish society, which would feed down to my kids who are extremely proud of me. I am proud of them also. We must have legislation because I want to be part of this society. At the moment, I do not feel quite part of it but I am hopeful this country will do the right thing. I am sure members will do the right thing. If they do, I will bring in some of the sweets I gave to the fourth, fifth and sixth years.