Mary Butler's appointment as a super-junior instead of a senior minister has sparked criticism about gender discrimination within the newly-formed Cabinet. As many men named James share roles, opposition voices, including Fianna Fáil councillor Racheal Batten, express disappointment over the low representation of women. Batten argues that meritocracy is often overshadowed by unconscious bias, with capable female TDs overlooked for senior positions. She stresses the need for systemic changes in party structure to support more women in political roles.
"I'm really disappointed in my party Fianna Fáil that they think this is OK."
"It seems to me that we're going backwards rather than forwards."
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