Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

Many of the groups which campaigned against marriage equality and appeal are the groups which lead the "No, No" campaign, including the Catholic Church hierarchy, the far right, and now Elon Musk, Conor McGregor, and all. I want to ask the Minister about the emergence of a "Yes, No" camp, which supports "Yes" to the family referendum and "No" to the care referendum. The criticisms raised here, which have won significant support among carers and people with disabilities in particular, include the charge that the referendum will make little material difference to their lives. I am for "Yes, Yes". I do not want deeply sexist clauses drafted by a Catholic archbishop in the Constitution, but I find myself in agreement with many of the criticisms raised by those carers and people with disabilities. I call on the Minister and Government, in the last nine days of this campaign, to commit to support measures which will materially improve the lives of these groups of people. They include measures such as a guaranteed income for carers without the means test, State supports for people with disabilities, not just in the family home but outside as well. In conclusion, I believe this is the right thing to do. I also believe it to be a necessary step if the Government wants to ensure the success of this referendum.

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