Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I find the accusation made by the Senator really unwarranted. Unlike many Members of the Seanad I have had 122 children in my care over the years and many of them were victims of child sexual abuse perpetrated on them not just by somebody male in their family but also by somebody female in their family. That amendment was tabled with only the interest of the child in mind. I have stood many times in this Chamber discussing child protection, Senator Kearney, and you know that-----