Last weekend, we had a wonderful celebration of the centenary of Fianna Fáil. I am a bit disappointed about Senator Keogan running down our party, which is a progressive party. I got into politics in 2019. My only real understanding of politics before that was that Seán Walsh of Fianna Fáil got us our first ever house. Fianna Fáil is a party of community. We are inclusive and we care.

An example of an issue I noticed was in the election when Opposition parties canvassing against me told people not to vote for me. This was not because I am incapable or do not do the work. They said, "Forget anything she's done for you. Forget the work she does. If you're voting for her, you're voting for Fianna Fáil." That is a pathetic way to behave. If good people care about their communities and do the work, they should be acknowledged and should not be run down. One hundred years is a huge achievement, and we have achieved a lot.

There is not a word about housing delivery from the Opposition when it happens. The position is similar when it comes to community sports grants. The amount of negativity engaged in by people astounds me. Our party is 100 years old, and we are proud, inclusive and diverse. All of us sitting here are different people. We welcome people. The lack of empathy I witness online from people looking to be elected is shameful. God bless you if you needed help because you would be a long time waiting for help from any of them.