Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 May 2004
Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed).
3:00 pm
Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)
It is amazing what one can draw up on to support an argument. A short while ago Senator Terry made a strong case for equality between adoptive and natural parents. She now argues for inequality. She asks that people who are adopting children be allowed time off work for overseas meetings, familiarisation visits, interviews or assessments.
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