Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution
Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee
2:00 pm
Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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I do not think there is a contradiction in that repeal simpliciteris not an alternative to repeal and replace with alternative legislation. We know from testimony that legislation is being prepared and that, in order for it to be facilitated, Article 40.3.3° has to be removed from the Constitution. I echo the points made. We need to make the position clear and give some space for those who are in favour of legislation.