James Heffernan (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I had intended to raise a different issue but I might get around to it during my address. During the Order of Business we regularly hear stories from our national newspapers, be it the Irish Independent or The Irish Times. They dominate what is said in the House and I find it annoying. The House should lead public opinion rather than be led by it. However, it would be remiss of me, having been given the opportunity to lead for my party, not to address the lead stories today by both of our main national newspapers. I refer to the story of the poor woman named Savita Halappanavar.