Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As we mark International Women's Day, it is critically important we ensure significant and meaningful female participation at every level of society. I call on all women to look at politics. First and foremost here, I call on all women here in this Chamber to work together for a women's refuge, not go to newspapers and not make it political, and instead make sure as a team we are stronger. I am calling for this today. It does not matter what party you represent in government or out of government or that you will hold a rally or do this or that. You should get with the group, work with us and make sure that we deliver this. We are meeting with the Departments. We are meeting with the Ministers. We are doing our best to get this women's refuge for Carlow as soon as possible.

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