Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left) | Oireachtas source

I compliment the Minister and his staff. It is a great step forward and igood that we are passing this legislation before the recess. It is an important departure from the dark old days when children, like women, were treated as vessels. The Bill treats them as individuals with problems who can be worked with and make a valuable contribution to society. It is a great body of work. Well done.

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