Kate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The people who favour keeping the eighth amendment love to cultivate a culture of fear and shame to make their case. Those who support a repeal should not have to rely on such emotionally manipulative tactics. Fear and shame have no place in policy-making. Those who hold moderate views or who remain unsure of the necessity to repeal must not feel afraid or ashamed to admit they have not ever considered what the amendment means in their lives. The same applies to the members of the Citizens' Assembly whom I hope will remain unscathed as they work to deliver their considered recommendations to this House. Those who support a repeal must engage with the undecided voters. I will continue to play my part on the path to repeal, however much abuse is thrown in my direction by either side.

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