Shane McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)

I wonder what answer Deputy Mathews might have given. One is ashamed, especially when one sees the manner in which women are treated in other countries. Everyone must strive to achieve equality. We are all the same and we are all entitled to the same wages and to be in the same positions. With people such as Deputy Mitchell O'Connor fighting for that aim it is not too far away in this country. One cannot force anything on people but one must create the situation in which it can happen. I thank the Deputy for raising the subject.

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