Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026: Second Stage [Private Members]
Dail Éireann — 2026-05-13
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Danny Healy-Rae (IND), Kerry

I have listened to this debate continuously this morning. Indeed, I remember it so well eight and nine years ago.
I suppose I have to say I am pro life and I think that when a baby is born, it is the most majestic, natural and beautiful thing in the world. I am lucky that, in my time, Eileen and I have had six children, and now we have eight grandchildren.
We have to think of the baby in the situation they are in and we have to talk about them. I believe they have a right to live, and to wait three more days to give the mother a chance to reflect on her position is not too long to wait. That is my honest, humble belief.
I have nothing personal against the proposers of this motion but I cannot agree with or subscribe to it.
There are many couples in the country and, indeed, in the world who would love to have a baby, and when they cannot, at least to be able to adopt one.
I cannot agree with this Bill. I am sorry, but I have my own personal beliefs. I think the baby is entitled to a chance to get a shot at this world.

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