Dáil debates
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed)
7:05 pm
Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source
One of the main factors contributing to the success of the Yes campaign in the latest referendum was the introduction of the word "choice". I refer in particular to young girls saying, "My body, my choice." I have no intention of rehashing the whole referendum argument but wish to make a quick point about the word "choice". The word swung the whole debate in favour of a "Yes" vote. Our doctors, nurses and pharmacists are now asking for choice — the choice not to be forced or not to be made feel guilty for not getting involved in something they fundamentally believe to be wrong. I ask the Minister to listen to this point and take it on board. He should give those concerned their choice. Some doctors, nurses and pharmacists do not want to get involved in this in any way, and they should have a choice in this.
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