Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

What I am saying now is purely my own view. I would like to see a broad understanding of the family under Article 41. I think that is important. I also believe a recognition of care within the Constitution is important. I take on board the legitimate points that have been raised in terms of decision-making resting solely within the Constitution, particularly around the allocation of resources resting with the Oireachtas and ensuring that we do not entirely tie the hands of any future Oireachtas in terms of the decision on the allocation of resources. I know where I would like to see allocations of resources go but I have to understand that decisions on these may change as Governments change. I take that point on board but as I said, personally, I would like to see a broad understanding of the family under Article 41 going well beyond the marital family.