Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

I too am pleased to speak on this Bill. I am also pleased to follow my senior Deputy in the constituency, Deputy Tom Hayes. I am sure many in his party, especially the female members of the county council in south Tipperary, will be delighted to hear that he is in favour of gender quotas. He will look forward to the convention at the next election and if the numbers are not right in Limerick, they will have to made right in Tipperary South. Some other councillors in Tipperary South will be disappointed with him but one wins some and one loses some. I am saying that in jest.

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