Seanad debates
Wednesday, 28 May 2003
Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
This is another challenge for the Minister of State. Where can we insert a provision in the legislation dealing with this issue? It is not a political issue but an equality issue and I hope we can deal with it. Let us think of that female Taoiseach having a baby and let us make sure the facilities are in place to ensure she does not have to leave the delivery room to come back to vote in Leinster House. We must create a mechanism which allows her vote to be registered in those special circumstances.
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