Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Higgins is replacing former Deputy Eoghan Murphy on this committee. We welcome Deputy Higgins. She is the only female member of the committee, more is the pity. All of the parties need to look at the committees across the House and try to ensure a more even gender representation on them. I welcome Deputy Higgins and assure her that the secretariat of the committee, including Leo, Margaret and Susan, are brilliant. They work extremely hard on our behalf. The Deputy is welcome on board.