Ms Doyle, MEP:

I would rather term it an interesting political dynamic. It actually works quite well because as a Member of the European Parliament one togs out in the Irish jersey. Much as I would like to pretend otherwise, none of my European colleagues can really understand the difference between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. I have tried to explain it and I am fairly vigorous in my efforts. It is difficult, however, to try to explain how we organise our political system to European politicians who have a right-left divide in their politics. I am sure some Senators have experienced that over the years.