Colm Keaveney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Ms X will be 35 years old this year. She was 14 years old when she found herself in this situation. The notion was expressed to other Deputies, in particular Deputy Áine Collins, that this proposal would be absolutely unacceptable. It is clear across the House that there is a need for compassion from the Government in looking at an amendment in this area. I ask the Minister to look at the spirit and intention of my amendment.

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