Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is the model that makes it easier to register to vote. It does not place unnecessary obstacles in the way of those who wish to register to vote but who, in many cases, simply have not got around to doing it by the necessary deadline. We need to make it easier and look at ways by which we can do so.

I refer to the Irish Family Planning Association which next week will celebrate 50 years in existence and of providing women with sexual and reproductive health facilities and campaigning for sexual and reproductive rights. As we marked the first anniversary of the successful repeal of the eighth amendment last weekend, it is fitting that next week we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Irish Family Planning Association.