Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In respect of posters, the putting up, taking down, disappearing and reappearing, all need to be addressed. I am an ordinary person who cares. I happen to wear a badge that says Fianna Fáil. It is a republican party, which means that it is motivated to actually serve the people. When I think of the other members of Fianna Fáil in Dublin Central, I do not think they differ much from any other group of ordinary people in Cabra, Phibsborough or Drumcondra who want to address housing poverty, end illegal dumping and address climate action.

We need to drill down into this. We need transparency and accountability so that there is some honesty restored to our political activities and to re-establish confidence among the general public. I do not think that engaging in the political and democratic process should be something to be embarrassed or ashamed about, but that is what it has become for many people and it should not be like that. It is really unhealthy for our society. When I saw the civil society group, I wondered whether I was outside of it, but I am not. I do not consider myself outside of it, and I am very much part of it and centred to it, and I want to be. That is why I got involved in politics.

I will support the sentiment and the objective of this Bill, and will defer to the Minister and the Government to progress it. I will do my part to ensure that it is not buried or lost and that it will be progressed. Go raibh maith agat.