Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I draw a distinction between this and the point about the constitutional amendment, because that obviously governs an enormous number of areas and how the Constitution and children will interplay with a range of services and entitlements whereas this amendment refers to a basic and fundamental right. That said, I accept the point that a child could not, and probably should not, be compelled. I might consider a revised version of an amendment which I could recommend to be tabled by our Senators. I will take that point on board as it is a fair point.

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