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Statement: Labour Senators Arrange for Debate on Symphysiotomy

15 May 2012


STATEMENT BY LABOUR SENATORS

Tuesday 15th May 2012

LABOUR SENATORS ARRANGE FOR DEBATE ON SYMPHYSIOTOMY

The Labour group of Senators have arranged that tomorrow Wednesday 16th May from 15.30-17.00,a debate on symphysiotomy will take place in the Seanad during their private members' time.

This debate, which will be led for the Labour Senators group by Senator Mary Moran, will be attended by members of the Survivors of Symphysiotomy group led by Marie O'Connor.

Minister Kathleen Lynch will bepresent for the debate in the Seanad chamber.

The debate will build upon and develop the issues raised during the earlier Dail debate on the same topic. Particular issues raised during the debate will include a discussion of the most effective means to facilitate survivors' access to justice.