James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

As I asked some questions during my original contribution, I will be brief. This is a political decision that only the Minister can reverse. A good manager or leader decides where savings can be made. This is a direct judgment on where the Minister's values lie. Does she make savings in administration, bonuses for the bosses, bureaucracy and through redundancies or does she do so at the expense of the future prospects and lives of young women?

I have never tabled a motion regarding the Minister's resignation before the House. However, unless she reverses this immoral decision, she should consider her position because if she does not, I will.

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