Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I join other women today in complimenting Senator Bacik on her historic gathering of women who have been elected to political life in this country since Constance Markievicz was elected in 1918. The Senator highlighted very well the low participation of women in political life, marked their unique contribution and stressed the need for more women in politics. Comhghairdeas should be extended to Senator Bacik and we should all join in that on marking this historic day.