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Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Government-Church Dialogue (10 Dec 2013)

Gerry Adams: I have two questions, one about Bethany Home and the other about charities linked to the churches. I am sure the Taoiseach knows and appreciates very much that charities are in the front line in helping families and citizens who are badly affected by the Government's austerity policies. These charities are now facing very great pressures on their resources. The Society of Saint Vincent de...

Cochlear Implants: Motion [Private Members] (17 Oct 2013)

Gerry Adams: Billy Cairns is from Dundalk. He is just four years old and like all children of his age he is friendly and smart. He is also hugely courageous and profoundly deaf. I mention Billy because his was the first cochlear implant case I raised here. I could also talk about Alex, Anna, Ben, Ellie, Grace, Fionn or many others. Billy was one of several children whose parents asked to meet me in...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (4 Dec 2012)

Gerry Adams: The issue of abortion and the failure of successive Governments to legislate for the Supreme Court decision in the X case has come centre stage in recent weeks due to the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar in Galway University Hospital on 28 October. Her tragic death did not come to public attention until nearly three weeks later. By a remarkable coincidence, the report we are discussing...

Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion [Private Members] (20 Nov 2012)

Gerry Adams: Across this State and around the world, candle-light vigils and marches have taken place to mark the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar. These occasions are witness to the very genuine and deeply felt outpouring of sadness at the death of this young woman and her baby. I extend to Savita's husband, Praveen, and her family my sincere condolences. As Teachta McDonald has indicated, her...