Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)

We have received good advice and consulted widely on the issue. We are serious about it.

The amendment allows us to build on the work of various committees and implement their recommendations in the best interests of same-sex couples. In the interests of equality, to which this party has always been committed, we should use the opportunity the amendment and debate give us to commit to bringing forward good legislation. Fianna Fáil can be trusted on this important matter. All the major breakthroughs for gay people have been pioneered by my party.

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