Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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There is also a distinction in respect of the family concerned, and this is where the HSE has laid the emphasis, regarding a minor and regarding a person reaching the age of 18 and over.

In that balance, it is very clear that Mr. O'Brien has tried to pass off Ann's case as being a flaw, a fault or a bad decision of her family. That is wrong and Mr. O'Brien is wrong to have presented it in that fashion.