Mary Moran (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I have always respected both sides of the argument in the forthcoming Bill on legislation for the X case, namely, the protection of life during pregnancy Bill 2013. I have listened very carefully to and have attended briefings from those on both sides of the House. I have thought long and hard about it.

As a practising Catholic and resident organist in my local church on Sundays, I was shocked and disappointed by what happened recently. I understand for the next six weeks pro-life people will be given the opportunity to speak from the pulpit. We have had calls from religious people to keep politics out of religion. I ask that this debate be fair and equal. Leaflets were handed out at mass last Sunday, which stated right now our Government proposes dangerous and unjust abortion legislation. That is an untrue statement. If people are being given the opportunity to stand up and give one side of the argument, I propose that the other side be given equal time.