Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am very much aware of it. I heard the Ceann Comhairle this morning on "Morning Ireland" very articulately and trenchantly putting the case and saying society as a whole must address this issue in the interests of democracy. Some of the cases we have heard about and read about recently are shocking. The very negative misogynistic focus in particular is a worry and for women who wish to get into politics, it is a significant deterrent in itself. In no way do I want to understate the significance of what Deputy Gannon is saying but we should also say the vast majority of people are courteous, warm and hospitable. I was in Virginia in Cavan last night with Philip Brady. We had a very warm reception and engagement. People may not all agree with what we articulate-----

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