Dáil debates

Tuesday, 8 December 2020

Organisation of Working Time (Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members]

 

8:50 pm

Photo of Paul MurphyPaul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE) | Oireachtas source

That is not a problem. I will finish with a point referenced by Deputy Bríd Smith. The outpouring of anger through movements like #MeToo, #SueMePaddy and #IBelieveHer shows that people are not willing to accept the injustice and oppression of the past. There is a fight for change in the law and a challenging of the patriarchal culture that gives confidence to sexism and violence against women. A crucial part of this will be objective sex education. I understand that a new curriculum will be proposed in the next month or so, but the fundamental problem that is the barrier of ethos is not being addressed. The recommendation of the education committee has not been taken on board to amend the-----

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