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Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jun 2014)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I grew up in Milltown, a small village outside Tuam. I can sincerely say I am deeply saddened to learn of the extremely distressing treatment of babies and infants in the mother and baby home in Tuam. Unfortunately, this mother and baby home was not unique. It has become clear to me that such homes were like the moral dustbins for society at the time in question. They swept out of sight...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Tackling Childhood Obesity: Discussion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: ...invited to the committee, as their voices were not being heard. I am delighted they are here because their presence is important. She made the point that we spend €1 billion on adult obesity and if some of that money could be allocated to childhood obesity it would be a good thing. Deputy Byrne referred to parents. There is an ideal world, but in reality there are parents who...

Maternity Protection (Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (19 Apr 2013)

Mary Mitchell O'Connor: This Government will be remembered for its introduction of political gender quotas. It was a brave and historic move and was an acknowledgement of the need for greater female participation in politics. Members need not revisit the abysmal statistics regarding female representation, as they all know they are depressing. I thank Deputy Ó Fearghaíl for bringing forward this Bill....