David Cullinane (Sinn Fein)

I support the arguments made by previous speakers regarding the introduction of a list system. Such a system would deal with many of the issues arising in terms of women's participation in politics. There appears to be cross-party support for the principle of a list system and perhaps this House could return to the proposal in the form of a motion or a Bill. In the 2007 general election, one party won eight seats on 3% of the vote, while another won five seats on 7% of the vote. A list system would address that problem.