The Irish Catholic of 8^th June misrepresents my statement on the Mother and Baby Homes debate in the Dail on June 1^st. They do so by quoting Micheál Martin of Fianna Fail who accuses me of “intolerant populism”. The same Micheál Martin argues that I show total disrespect for the tens of thousands of Catholics for whom their religion is a source of comfort and strength.

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Sectioning of girl the latest outrage caused by 8th amendment and the PLDP act says Brid Smith TD.

Comments by Varadkar example of politicians’ cowardice on this issue says TD.

People before Profit TD Brid Smith says that the news of the sectioning of a young girl who wanted a termination and was possibly suicidal because of the pregnancy, shows the urgent need to repeal the 8th amendment and scrap the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act.

Deputy Smith says this latest case is “yet another example of how these inhuman and cruel laws are used to treat woman as second class citizens and deny them basic autonomy over their bodies.”

“This case yet again highlights the urgency of the Dail Committee on the Citizens’ Assembly completing its work as quickly as possible and allowing the people a referendum on repealing the 8th amendment”. Read more ›