Seanad debates

Friday, 11 December 2015

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage

 

10:00 am

Photo of Aodhán Ó RíordáinAodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

That is why we are protecting them. My point has been made. It is our responsibility as legislators to protect a girl under the age of 17 from a risk of pregnancy through a sexual violation, sexual assault, rape or incest. This is what we are dealing with. In a manner, we are dancing on the head of a pin but essentially the point has been made.

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