Mr. Bernard Joyce:

I will be brief. I welcome the Senator's comments. As regards the way the structures are established, they are not as inclusive or engaging as one might think so that does need to change. The Senator can see that and so can other Members. The recommendations from the Irish Traveller Movement are very clear and moving on them would make things somewhat more open and inclusive. That is the purpose of and rationale for why we are here today.

Regarding the Senator's point about Senator Flynn, there is an onus on all of us to assure and support Eileen, who is the only Traveller within the Seanad. At the same time, it should not be on her shoulders to bring forward all the issues. There is an onus on all of us and on all parliamentarians to support those issues and ensure that all parties progress them. It would not be fair to put that responsibility on her alone.