Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I crave your indulgence, Acting Chairman, as these are important. In the George Mitchell Scholarship Fund Bill, Senator Quinn highlighted that the scholarships were for people from the Republic only and the Bill was subsequently amended. From 1998 to 2008, an average of 30% of all Bills initiated in the Houses of the Oireachtas were initiated in this House.

Throughout its history, the Seanad has provided greater representation for women. A higher percentage of women have been Members of the Seanad both at present and since 1922 than of the Dáil. While only 13% of Deputies are women, the Seanad has a better representation at 22%.