Mary Moran (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I, too, welcome the Minister, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, to the Seanad this afternoon. I am proud to have seconded the Bill proposed by Senator Bacik, and I am delighted that it has reached Committee Stage. As someone who taught in a religious school for years and took part in conversations in the staff room, it is only right and proper that every member of staff in whatever job, be it in our religious schools or in our hospitals, has the right to free speech in terms of coming into work and describing our weekends and talking about the people we love without fear of being discriminated against in our employment.

I am delighted also that there was approval for the amendments this week, and I look forward to Report Stage next week. I also look forward to listening to the debate this afternoon.