Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

My point is relevant to amendment No. 1 which deals with membership of the Oireachtas and local authority at the same time. Women do not see themselves in leadership roles or speaking roles and they must be encouraged to do so. Women should be encouraged to speak out on community issues and to get involved in the town council and county council. That is where their voices should be heard because that is where the decisions are made. Whose fault is it if their voices are not being heard?