Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I say to every woman, but particularly those in politics, because that is my area, that it is so rewarding to be a politician, be it a councillor, who plays a huge part in people's lives, a Senator, a Deputy, a Minister or a Member of the European Parliament. It changes lives. We really need to get that message out and give women the chances. As Ms Holt said, there are challenges.