Caít Keane (Fine Gael)

At a recent Fine Gael party conference, I heard the general secretary of my party say that Fine Gael would be seeking to reach the quota at the next local elections, but in a voluntary capacity.

I ask the Minister to seek a way to impose sanctions. The amendment, as worded, is pie in the sky. I have learned from experience that pie in the sky will not work. There must be a sanction and it must be implemented.

I ask all parties to draw up a pact and to have voluntary quotas.