Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)

This amendment was debated on Committee Stage, when it was tabled by Deputies Catherine Murphy and Donnelly. Deputy Donnelly used the word "spirit" in respect of the amendment and all Members would agree with the spirit of the amendment. It is somewhat ironic that Independent Members are discussing party quotas when they are not obliged to impose that measure on themselves, although members of political parties will be so obliged.

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