Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think the super-junior is not being counted either. Aside from Deputy Burton herself, the only other full Minister who was appointed to Cabinet was Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, if I remember correctly. The opportunity was lost on that occasion for gender parity, but I anticipate the opportunity will arise in the future for others; I hope it does anyway.

I strongly agree with what Deputy Heydon had to say. We need greater proportionality of speaking time among political parties.

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