Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

It is important for this to be clarified. Significant issues like consent, sexual offences and prostitution arise in the context of this Bill. Many submissions have been made by groups like the National Women's Council and the Rape Crisis Centre. The whole issue of consent is not covered in the Bill. There are many gaps in the legislation. It is much better not to rush through legislation than to have bad law. Even though I am anxious to see certain aspects of this Bill go through, it is really important that it is not rushed. I raised this matter with the Taoiseach last week. I ask the Opposition to agree that it should not be rushed.

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