Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

It will then go back to the Catholic Church as it is the patron that will need to divest itself of its patronage. I do not have a problem with hearing what all Members of this House have to say. There is diversity within the Deputy's party because people come from different perspectives and different geographical areas. There are younger Members of this House and older Members of the House. I have no problem with a real discussion involving most of the Members of the House because we would like to hear what people have to say.

I have been in this job for one month. I am a parent. Many members here are parents. I believe in parental involvement and the voice of parents being heard and I will continue to do so as I have on every occasion in my 23 years in public service. I will hear what parents have to say because parents are entitled to have a view and a perspective on behalf of their children.

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