Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2024-05-01
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Rónán Mullen (IND), National University of Ireland

I will conclude on that. The reason I quoted Pastor Niemöller was because he pointed out that when we do not speak up for other people's rights, even the rights of those we disagree with, sooner or later, the protections we ourselves need are gone. As I said, those who do not share my concerns around the substantive issue here should reflect on what they are supporting here today, which is an attack on peaceful protest, as the Minister admitted.

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Sitting date: 2024-05-01