Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Ruane for giving us the opportunity to speak to the Bill and congratulate her and the Civil Engagement group on bringing it before us. It is important to recognise that we have a very progressive and reforming Minister for Justice and Equality, which is why he deserves accolades from us for the work he is doing.

Having listened to Senator Ruane's contribution and from my own experience as a schoolteacher and a director of adult education and having been involved as a politician in my community, I recognise that what we do as politicians must and should be about people-----