Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

A lot of things are laughing matters in here but this is certainly not one. The Minister can hang his head in shame in time, perhaps. Currently, the Bill is silent on disability and other discriminatory grounds. I ask Members to add the protections the Minister promised and failed to deliver. Will they support the amendment or open the door to eugenics? The choice is theirs but I urge that they accept this humane and compassionate amendment, which embodies equality and is in line with what the people expected when they voted in May. It is also in line with human rights law and common decency. If passed, it will be in line with our responsibility to protect the most vulnerable from discrimination. I implore the House to vote in support of the amendment.

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