Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It might be Senator Norris's problem too. I fully support the idea of conscientious objection because 35 years ago I voted for the eighth amendment. Senator Norris should not be sniffy about it. That Bill was an effort to save the lives of the unborn. Some 139 Deputies voted in favour and 11 voted against. Only six Members of that Dáil are still there and only one Member of the Seanad who voted then is still a Member. I think I should have a small bit of flexibility on this because at least I participated in that particular regard.