Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

11:00 am

Photo of Catherine NooneCatherine Noone (Fine Gael)

The issue I raise may appear frivolous in the context of disabled children and similar issues raised by other Senators. I was disappointed to learn that Ireland will host a "Toddlers & Tiaras"-style children's beauty pageant later this year. It appears the organisers have managed to secure a venue for the event in question. This is one American export that we could do without. Beauty pageants of this nature have potentially damaging consequences for young children and are the antithesis of what childhood is about. Young children should be left to enjoy their childhood. While I accept the event in question is likely to take place, I urge mothers-----

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