Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent Ireland Party)

Excuse me. Again, you cannot be quiet and listen to somebody else's opinion. It is called respect. I have been heckled in this House on more than one occasion, be that for my religion, for being over here, for being far right. I am going to put something very clear to you: I am a parent and a grandparent. I have a son who is gay. None of you ever said to me, "Gee, Richard, we did not know that." You do not know me but you make assumptions about people. The one thing I will do for anyone, whether they are up in the Gallery or not, whether I agree with them or not, is respect and help them every bit I can.

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