Seanad debates
Thursday, 12 December 2002
National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage.
The spirit of what Senator Henry has put forward must be acknowledged as being sound, sensible and proper. She acknowledged that the terminology she proposed, while well drafted, might not be a panacea. The difficulty is how to proceed from here. I asked the representatives of the members of Portmarnock Golf Club to call to see me and I had a discussion with them. I outlined to them the views expressed in this House and I also explained to them that I anticipated that a number of other high profile politicians would speak out against their practices. They understood this. I also outlined to the representatives my personal views and preferences. I made it plain to them that it would be my preference that they would lift the rule on not allowing women to be members of the club. I happily reiterate that sentiment.
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