Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 November 2003

Stem Cell Research: Statements.

 

We have a huge amount to learn about the direction we must take. I read very closely a recent article in The Irish Times by a priest who is the secretary of one of the hierarchy's ethical groups. While I did not agree with his conclusions, I could see that he was trying to provide an honest assessment of the issue. He was also unclear about many issues. He underlined his conclusion as to where we should all be headed, but it did not follow logically from the points he made. He made the same point Senator Henry made earlier that we do not know enough about the stem cells from the embryo to use them properly and in a directed fashion. It is a point with which all Members are familiar. We know that cells from certain organs can be used more specifically. Above all else, we have seen the impact and the advances which have been made by medical researchers over the last five to six years.

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