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Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Nov 2009): Mary Upton: ...of the child must be at the centre of the debate. I know this is the primary concern of everybody in the House, no matter what party they represent. However, where we disagree is on the process and the time taken to bring forward this Bill. The purpose of the Adoption Bill 2009 is belatedly to give effect to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of...
Care of the Elderly. (3 Apr 2008): Mary Upton: ...step. A number of constituents have contacted me on the matter. The rollover respite is being cut from May. The 24 places that were available will be cut back to 12. There is a fear that the other respite that is available might also be cut. Everything about this flies in the face of common sense. If respite is not available a number of elderly people will end up in accident and...
Agri-food Sector: Motion. (1 Feb 2005): Mary Upton: Why do we need GM foods? There are many supporters of the technology but they are predominantly multinational companies, some manufacturers who stand to benefit from it, agro-chemical companies, seed producers and some processors. Clearly consumers have no interest in having GM foods available to them. I do not believe there is a strong case to be made for the acceptance of GM foods in this...

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