Seanad debates

Thursday, 11 December 2003

Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages.

 

I have had two babies during my time as a Member of this House and on both occasions, on a point of principle and not because I would not have been facilitated – I have no doubt that would have been the case – I did not avail of a right that I did not have. That is not fair. If we are to have any type of equality, it has to start at the top as well as the bottom. I ask the Minister of State to take on board the thoughts we shared with him today in any discussions he might have. The Minister of State, Deputy O'Dea, had the benefit of those on Second and Committee Stages, as did his officials.

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