Senator Sharon Keogan has railed against the government’s proposed hate speech laws, saying that they will turn Ireland into a “woke theocracy.” The comments were made this week in the Seanad during a debate on a new proposed hate speech law. Sharon Keogan on her opposition to hate speech legislation, warning that Ireland is sliding […]
Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan has been accused of “bullying” after talking over a pro-life woman’s story of her friend’s death. https://twitter.com/JRD0000/status/1484245189606916096 Speaking in the Seanad this week, Senator Sharon Keogan said there was evidence of the HSE’s MyOptions counsellors urging women to have an abortion, even when the woman was conflicted about the decision. […]
Met with mixed boos and cheers.
Sharon Keogan speaks her mind
Slams media intrusion
An Irish Senator has said she is “horrified” at the number of children and youths committing suicide while in State care. The comments were made in the Seanad yesterday by Senator Sharon Keogan during a discussion about the mother and baby homes redress scheme. “Yesterday, €800 million was allocated to the mother and baby homes […]
Irish senators have slammed Sinn Féin’s proposal to ban prayers and demonstrations outside of abortion clinics, asserting that such legislation is “unconstitutional” and “unnecessary.” The remarks were made yesterday during a debate on the proposal by Senator Sharon Keogan, who said that this piece of legislation “may be the first time a bill has sought […]
Fine Gael senator Jerry Buttimer has referred to a study in the Lancet as being from “The Lancelot,” apparently mistaking the medical journal for the mythical knight of King Arthur’s round table. An easy mistake to make, in fairness. The error was made during a Seanad debate this week on the extension of the government’s […]
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan has urged President Michael D. Higgins not to sign the government’s proposed legislation on vaccine passes for the hospitality sector. Deputy Nolan was speaking after Cabinet signed off on the controversial proposals which will see access to indoor dining limited to those who can confirm they have been […]