Sexist remark by a minister
Doyle asked whether ministerial colleagues should receive training on sexism, citing John Wilson’s remark about women Deputies’ appearance. O’Rourke praised Wilson and said Deputies of both sexes dress beautifully.
I would like to ask the Minister if she would consider an in-service course, a special education programme or some other measure, as the question puts it, to counter this attitude towards sexism in Ireland for her own ministerial colleagues. Is she aware that her colleague, Deputy Wilson, stated recently in a reply to a question on the advantages of televising Dáil Éireann that at least it would make the lady Deputies dress themselves up? Perhaps the Minister could start with a suitable course for her own colleagues and that would help towards resolving——
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I also find that Deputies of both sexes from all parties dress beautifully in this House.