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Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (21 Jan 2016): Máiría Cahill: ...has listened to all sides of the argument. The lone voice against this Bill is potentially out of step with every other Member who has voiced support for it. As a victim of sexual abuse, I feel it is a hugely important piece of legislation that will protect not only children but also women, and I wish to put on record my support for the Bill in its entirety. I hope it passes quickly...
Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2015): Máiría Cahill: You should withdraw it because quite clearly I do not feel that people who have religious belief are inferior.

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