Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I move amendment No. 46:

In page 23, line 21, to delete "Chairman" and substitute "Chairperson".

One of the key aspects of the Bill relates to gender quotas. That will be almost exclusively to ensure an adequate number of women are included in the political system. It is an example of positive discrimination of which I am in favour. It seems strange that the Bill would include gender-specific language such as the word "Chairman" in the context of the Bill. I seek to change the language and to use the word "Chairperson". It is particularly relevant given the content of the Bill.

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