Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Most of the comments we have heard were made in response to a very strong misrepresentation of certain individuals. Their statements were misrepresented, as was their relationship with their own constituency, their profession and those they represent. When people are misrepresented and words are put into their mouths or paraphrased, it is appropriate for the record of the House to be corrected. Unfortunately, in this last debate it became necessary for a number of individuals to do that. When Senator Mullen proposed one of these amendments, I was pleased to hear him speaking about "people who want to go their own way" without interference. I presume that when we bring forward legislation in respect of buffer zones to ensure that those who "want to go their own way" quietly can access these services in what might be difficult situations for them, the Senator will be similarly strong on the important principle of allowing them to do so.