In north Tipperary, two female Members of the Oireachtas, as a result of the legislation, will be obliged to step down and not contest the next election. Both of us are members of Nenagh Town Council and are also on North Tipperary County Council. I will keep a close eye on what the party opposite does in that regard. It is an important point that raises an important issue which is relevant to this debate about membership of local authorities.