Seanad debates

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016: First Stage

 

2:30 pm

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Labour)
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I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for an apology to and exoneration of persons convicted of consensual same-sex sexual acts, on the grounds that prosecutions for such offences were improperly discriminatory, contrary to human dignity and in breach of personal privacy and autonomy; and to provide for related matters.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is there a seconder?

Photo of David NorrisDavid Norris (Independent)
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I am happy to second the proposal.

Question put and agreed to.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Labour)
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Next Tuesday.

Photo of Denis O'DonovanDenis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail)
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Is that agreed? Agreed.

Second Stage ordered for Tuesday, 13 December 2016.