John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

Senator Hayes is correct. At one time the PD representation in the Seanad was 50% female and that is because there were two of us. I agree it is an important issue. If the Leader were present she might say that women have more sense than to participate in politics but I will leave her to answer for herself.

Senator Bannon spoke about the banks and the OECD report and the review of An Agreed Programme for Government. The review sets out explicitly and clearly the achievements of this Government over the past year.