Part of addressing the change in culture is in respect of role models. One theory of change states that in order for me to change my behaviour, four things need to be true. I need to agree with the change being asked of me. I need to be incentivised to make that change. I need to be capable of making that change. I need to see significant others being role models for that change. The research shows that role modelling is more important than the other three elements combined. I encourage the Minister of State and his colleagues to think about how important their actions are in driving real cultural change in the Oireachtas. An example already mentioned today is in respect of the committees. The number and make up of the committees was essentially provided as a fait accompli. If that kind of activity happens, in spite of all the talk about working practices, it is very hard to change culture and get genuine reform.

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