Mary Seery Kearney (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not know whether women get a thicker skin. I would hate to think that I have because I know the first time, I got sick, my legs and my knees went from under me and then I moved to delete everything because I was afraid that if my husband saw it, he would be too frightened for me being in politics. I did not want to have to deal with his nerves as well. I think there is a circular thing where I become responsible for other people's emotions while I am trying to manage my own and have the courage to step forward in political life as well. We are a support for each other. I am sorry, it is turning into a chat.