Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2022-12-15
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Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

I note the Cathoirleach's ruling about the two minutes. I will take that time. I cannot thank the Minister of State enough. He has been a real champion of councillors. I do not just say that here today. That is the case on a whole range of fronts. It is important that is acknowledged. He was a councillor himself and therefore he has come up through the system. I genuinely thank him for that. He has worked constructively with members of all parties and none across the Houses, but also in local authorities. That is something that has been recognised. I know the Minister of State has had a lot of ongoing work with the AILG and LAMA, and they appreciate it.
I thank the civil servants behind the Minister of State. I am familiar with them. They know me and we know each other. We have had a lot of exchanges over many things. I am fully supportive of this initiative. I am fully supportive of bringing more women into politics, but I do not just want them to run for the local council. I want them to run in the general election. I want to fill the Seanad with women. I want them to be elected.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-15