Rónán Mullen (Independent)

Senator Bacik was correct to bring up the issue she raised this morning. Her concerns about women's representation in politics are well known. I also share her concern about the representation of women in politics, which is a different but no less important matter. However, as for the issue that has arisen, the reason it is relevant is that it is not simply about an absence of gentlemanliness but is about how Members conduct themselves in these Houses that comprise the national Parliament. Yet again, a story has appeared in the media concerning frankly embarrassing behaviour on the part of Members of these Houses. In this context, I ask the Leader to get in touch with the Ceann Comhairle, who I believe to be the appropriate person, and ask him to write to the Members of the Oireachtas to remind them of their duties-----