Suzy Byrne
@suzybie
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Board member @irishrail . Former chair @iccltweet . A RT is not necessarily an endorsement or agreement. Disabled. She/her 🏳️🌈
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Pause and think about this. This means that someone didn’t check the tent before a digger swept it away. Last night another man died in a tent in north Dublin city.
The man underwent surgery at St Vincent's University Hospital for what are described as life-changing injuries
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If I hear another moan about what can a meal do to prevent Covid…. It's the managed space, the short time, the contact tracing, the table service, the space, the sanitisation, the small groups and the not getting pissed so you remember yer in the middle of a pandemic.
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A disabled host based in Ireland has been told by Airbnb that a guest review which says awful things about her disabilities and accessible home (which she doesn’t charge v much for) will be published since she can’t resolve her disability. The guests don’t like disabled people.
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And would this woman have a name? Of her own?
After 11 Pat will be speaking to wife and advisor of US Politician and Presidential nominee Bernie Sanders
#PKNT
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Thanks to Dart driver who got out and put me on the dart this evening at Lansdowne. Apologies to other passengers delayed while we looked for the ramp. We need stations staffed properly for full access.
@IrishRail
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Thinking of the parents who don’t have the resources to go to the toy shops 9 weeks early.
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RTE would prefer if the last week was seen as the LGBTs getting offended at a few bad words and 'not up for debate' rather than a co-ordinated misinformation and hate campaign and them being played. Oireachtas committee needs to delve deeply.
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And now for something a bit different.... looking forward to it. And if I get through the application process lots of other people can. Time for us to take places and be appointed.
@suzybie
has been appointed to the board of Irish Rail where she says she’ll be representing everyone, not just those with disabilities
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Here we go again with women being told they aren’t the right type of women - for those of us who have hormonal differences, infertility, intersex conditions or disabilities the policing of gender and obsession re what is a woman effects us hugely - the hate and lies continue
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30 years ago I was told I was a danger to other young people as I was a lesbian, we were hunted out of our jobs, country, our minds and lives. There was loads of crap re changing rooms/toilets and still is for many butch women. I too won’t tolerate it for trans people.
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A reminder that this does not mean that disabled people have won any rights today. We still represent a third of homeless people, have no rights to social care to live in community and no family carer or person supported are asked what support they wish to provide or receive.
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Fermoy to terminate twinning arrangement with 'LGBT-Free Zone' town in Poland
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The host is terminally ill and incredibly generous towards the guests given what they and Airbnb have put her through for the last month in insisting the review stands. I’ve been following on tiktok incredulous at the attitude of the company.
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Commentators saying that Dubliners won’t like it when the greens start bringing in more cycle lanes in Dublin haven’t been paying attention to what came up on canvasses for all parties - cycling infrastructure is a big political issue.
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I don’t want to hear a vox pop from the locals in Doonbeg tomorrow about what they think
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Unless you are a disabled person and have to give 24 hours notice for intercity or 4 hours notice to take a Dart.
It's not too late to plan a
#Valentines
trip away. Book your rail tickets to get there on
#ValentinesDay
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The numbers of people dying in the UK are horrifying - and these are not all the Covid deaths either due to the way they are counted- I’m amazed at the lack of analysis or sadness or really any emotion in Uk media
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RTE is obliged to meet Public Sector Duty obligations under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Act 2014 - they had their partnership with
@DublinPride
named as part of demonstrating their commitment to diversity and meeting the obligations.
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Congratulations to Dr Roslaeen McDonagh
@paveebeoir
conferred with her PhD at Northumbria University today
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Many wheelchair users positioned like this would not be able to turn to the person beside them so these are fairly useless. Some of us like eye contact. Wonder how many disabled people were consulted and I don’t mean disability service orgs. Benches/tables with spaces much better
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Have heard 'wheelchair bound', dependent, 'didn't let his disability get the better of him' and 'inspiration'. And it's only 8am. There is much to be said re Stephen Hawking and disability - none of it the above.
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This hairdressing lobby is becoming insufferable - stylists being put under pressure? There are people awaiting surgery and other medical procedures and other more important matters.
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The Vatican says I'm intrinsically evil and objectively disordered. The OPW and World Meeting of Families are banning the mobility scooter from events. Haven't felt so radical in years tbh. Sadly I'm only off to Aldi to do the shopping
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Sinéad Burke On Becoming The First Little Person To Attend The Met Gala
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Those who are attacking LGBT public figures and making accusations of paedophilia are the ones who opposed Stay Safe programmes, Relationship and Sexuality Education, Consent awareness, Child welfare + protection legislation and the agencies responsible for ensuring child safety.
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Woman tells ITV news she voted leave because council closed public toilets
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Bought shoes today in a shoeshop for the first time in years - have had awful experiences in Dublin with my crip feet so nervously trundled into Pat McCarthy Shoes in Ennis. In and out in 10 minutes and treated like a human being with dignity and respect. And shoes!
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For all those newly unqualified immunologists shouting for quicker vaccinations (despite us not having the supplies) and wondering why so much care and time is being taken over each vaccination this might help re your understanding of the complexity involved
"You shouldn't go up stairs with the Pfizer vaccine, because it's so delicate."
The scary challenges of delivering millions of vaccinations in a few weeks.
On the Newscast podcast.
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@BBCSounds
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Man followed me round Aldi calling 'Abortion is murder' on sight of my repeal sticker on the mobility scooter. Only 57 days to go... and no I wasn't canvassing amongst the Super 6's
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In the next few months when we hear about using The Aras to create jobs, a space for new ideas for jobs and business, business and jobs (!) and oh yes entreprenoorial spirit and of course 'deals' let's remind the candidate about the constitution
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Loving the 👋 from the sign interpreters
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@VictoriaPeckham
@kathysheridanIT
Bottom right hand corner of Childline website - similar button to hide content. Best practice in supporting young people actually. Thousands of young people confined and living in difficult situations during this pandemic need all the support they can get.
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Good morning from the picket line where myself and colleagues from National Advocacy Service have commenced an official strike. We are seeking full implementation of a Labour Court recommendation after 13 years of no changes to our terms and conditions.
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It's International Day of People with Disabilities. Over 600,000 in Ireland have a disability. Ireland has not ratified the UNCRPD, 70% are unemployed, 1200 young people in nursing homes, thousands more seeking housing.
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Suits a lot of people if everyone targets Ronan Glynn et al who have done not a lot wrong except monitor and advise - we were here before with Tony Holahan year - Those making decisions ie the Government - ignored or opposed advice offered repeatedly and that’s where we are at.
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If the deaths of 63 people were announced as the result of an awful accident, act of terrorism or other crime a nation would stop. We would hear more about who the people were, mourn them and we would be asking why. These days death tolls are announced and little else is said.
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Lots of disabled people wondering about Sean Gallagher's activism over last 7 years.
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And when Ryan Tubridy is rattling buckets off disabled and poor children’s backs to raise money for charity during the Toy Show next week remember this also applies in Ireland
If Britain supported vulnerable kids properly, there wouldn’t be any “Children In Need.” Disabled or deprived children shouldn’t have to disclose personal details about their lives in order to access services. Rights alway trump charity.
#ChildreninNeed
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Listening to objections to
#TakeBackTheCity
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Any business or influencer who goes on about being kind or their commitment to social responsibility shouldn’t cross the threshold of this place.
Unite hails Labour Court determination that former Ivy workers were dismissed for trade union activities
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Some Irish local authorities are also planning these - we need a map of them
City of Bruges put out 40 wheelchair accessible picnic tables in public places

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County cllrs who decide to give nominations to completely unsuitable candidates for the sake of 'democracy' or any other half arsed excuse of having their day in the sun - you are no stewards of democracy
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Defence Forces begins process of dismissing soldier who beat a woman unconscious (via
@thejournal_ie
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A private health insurance TV advert re a diagnosis and treatment for a child child with cerebral palsy. That’s where we are at - private healthcare being marketed due to lack of services for disabled people
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It’s €22 a ticket minimum and you won’t get any food for that… demos, talks and watching eating competitions and long queues for very expensive vendors all in a public municipal space meant for food trading. This does not bode well for the future.
☘️ Me Auld Flower ☘️
Me Auld Flower is a new Irish food & drinks festival with an old market vibe. Happening 16th – 19th March 2023 in the heart of Dublin in the historic City Fruit, Veg & Flower Market. Tickets on sale now (link in bio)!
@meauldflower_
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Only people targeting disabled people at the moment are those campaigning to retain the 8th. Disability is NOT permitted as a ground for termination in proposed legislation. Most disability is acquired or diagnosed after birth and what are all the concerned doing to help then?
“From now until the 25th May, we will be taking this message to the people of Ireland. In the campaign so far, there has been a huge level of support in the county and we’ll be pushing hard for a No vote right up to the wire.’’
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Do journalists who write articles saying disabled people ‘refuse to allow their disability restrict their life’ think about the people who have their lives restricted by disability or indeed the disabling society they live in? Another awful patronising trope that needs to go.
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Reading the Waste Action Plan launched yesterday by
@EamonRyan
- there was no Disabled Peoples Organisation on the advisory committee and it shows. Single Use Plastics are essential items for many disabled people and there’s no plan in the document for this. 1/n
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If a few questions can be asked about guidance for the clinically vulnerable tomorrow we’d be grateful… telling us to judge our own risk or stay at home while everyone else gets back to sweaty packed pubs won’t do.
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Disabled Women of Ireland unite
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Lots of families with autistic and kids who have other extra sensory and support needs for whom McDonalds opening is hugely significant. Don’t mock them and perhaps they should be having priority today.
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Would love to see the gender breakdown on consumption and indeed what equality proofing of this proposal has been done or are women again to suffer by under prescription/treatment and wilful ignorance of their pain.
Big reaction already to tonight’s
@ConorMcMorrow
#rtept
story that Ireland is considering making codeine containing drugs, such as Solpadeine and Nurofen Plus, prescription only.
Do you think it’s a good idea?
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Two tenths of a second from a medal but incredible performances by all - in particular want to note Phil Healy with a day job outside athletics and managing an auto immune disease
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I am bemused slightly by the shebeen with a smoking area.... if you are breaking the law wouldn’t you go the whole hog?
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Any sign of a disability rights campaigner on a post vote media panel as expert today?
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Also was struck re a participant last night who fundraised for her own prosthetics and wonderfully donated surplus to other charities. But surely prosthetics should not be a luxury?
Isn’t it some country that parents have to give tv interviews to highlight basic issues such as appropriate wheelchair provision for their kids?
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Is it safe yet for disabled people to emerge from the cobbles we were buried under today by the ‘awareness raising’. It does nothing to enforce obligations on state and society to provide access
#ADayInMyWheels
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Students want recorded lectures to continue when campuses reopen, survey shows - Many Disabled Students have long sought a form of recorded lectures as a reasonable accommodation - will be interesting to see what remains
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This is disgraceful. Direct Provision in Ireland in the hottest weather in 40 years - no drinking water
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Ok
@lidl_ireland
tell us you are following suit?
A fruitful idea for cutting food waste: we're trialling new 5kg boxes of fruit and veg that is slightly damaged, but still perfectly good to eat, for just £1.50.
It's being piloted in 122 of our stores, so if you come across any, let us know what you think.
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RTE need to have disabled people in decision making positions, training for staff at all levels in diversity and ethics and to stop engaging in promoting and entertaining the charity model of response to disability
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Took a screenshot as
@padraigosull
will surely be along to delete this later - but we know what he really thinks of us, he’s not worried for our health (and no, an apology *if* anyone offended won’t do).
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The Disability questions on the census are inadequate. Quite like society’s testament of us really.
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Now we have first time TDs tweeting expressing disappointment at not getting the nod. I know I’m getting old but since when did this become a thing?
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Message to Ronan Mullen and every one else - Leave disabled people and our families alone - unless you are going to listen to us and provide us with full rights and services and choices in our lives.
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Like every other day of the year I won't be overcoming my disabilities or inspiring anyone, neither will I be concentrating on my abilities. I'll be getting on with it - It is society which disables us.
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It may be timely now for a full examination of how they meet the Public Sector Duty obligations in their output to protect the human rights of their employees, customers and service users.
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I’m not against restrictions being lifted by the way, just the ableism and lack of support for those who have been shielding and at the most risk.
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Outdoor dining must not make streets inaccessible, disability activists say
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The 'we need more ICU beds to keep things opened' argument means allow more people get sick and disabled... they do realise that don't they?
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Several times during lockdown the apartment intercom hasn’t worked (arrrgh) and the postman has come upstairs to hand deliver parcels cos he knows I’m not v mobile - much appreciated
@Postvox
#thelittlethings
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Firstly why can’t disabled people be the ones to sue the state for support? Let’s stop infantilising us. Our parents don’t have rights to make decisions for us nor should they unless we wish them to and only in line with our will and preference.
A 'Yes' vote on the forthcoming referendum on care would enable citizens - including the parents of people with disabilities - to take the Government to court to ensure the State does enough to support them, according to Minister Roderic O'Gorman
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I do hope the stuff about it being a 'civilised' campaign is analysed a bit tomorrow. And that the Both Sides rubbish dealt with too. The crap and nastiness that many so people faced with such tremendous fortitude needs naming.
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Leigh Gath sadly died last night - this photo getting her chair charged courtesy of staff at government buildings in 2012 after sleeping out overnight during a protest against personal assistance cuts was taken by Aaron Abbey who sadly also is no longer with us. Rest in Power
Just received this from the picket line. Thanks to Govt buildings Leigh is getting a charge for her chair :)
#NoPACuts
http://t.co/O6fZI4Vp
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This will be a very difficult week for disabled people as the Assisted Suicide Bill is debated - instead of looking at how to ensure quality of life and all supports needed are provided and that society does not disable us further- we’ll be offered the choice to end our lives 1/3
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Vicky Phelan persisted. We owe her so much. So courageous and calm in the face of something unimaginable. Thank you.
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There’s no sign language interpreter on screen for the Oireachtas Covid Committee hearing on impact of Covid on lives of people with Disabilities.
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There’s a huge conversation to be held about the Toy Show and disability and charity. I enjoyed watching and was very moved last night by seeing so many amazing children having fun and being themselves but we are still not looking at disability as a rights issue.
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Manufacturer on BBC 5 live calling for protection of British sausage (banned in Eu after Friday) - presenter reminds him that designated protection was an EU thing.
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Hundreds of skateboarders stage protest outside well-known Dublin pub
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In Dáil public gallery for the apology and thinking of those who are not alive to hear it.
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Annual tweet re
@sseairtricity
@dublinmarathon
- Men and Women's Winners get €12,000 first prize - Men and Women's Wheelchair winners get €750. You'd have to come 9th/10th in the able bodied race to get approx that sum.
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Well done to disability activists who resisted attempts by populist and far right campaigners to invoke disability rights as anti trans and racist rhetoric. Crucial that people keep that up as the wolves run to pull on sheep’s clothing and join disability bandwagon.
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My sympathies with Peter Mark receptionists all over country as they staff the phones from 10.30 tomorrow
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Not sure why the focus is only on
#coronavirus
re housing situation - overcrowding and exploitation of migrants is wrong at anytime
#RTEInvestigates
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Any association between Katie Taylor and McGregor must end - she,
@BPPboxing
and
@EddieHearn
should never have entertained him. Insult to women and everyone in Ireland that he is linked in anyway to her. Time for journalists other than
@KCsixtyseven
to ask questions too.
There is no way Conor McGregor's sponsorship of Katie Taylor fight should go ahead.
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To the lads (and it is nearly all lads) saying they are going to re-open their businesses whether allowed or not and all the lads retweeting them. Isn't it nice you can even plan on being alive and well in April or June...
#CoptheFeckOn
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No disability/access info in the
@DublinPride
guide, so many events listed are in inaccessible venues. Completely unacceptable but par for the course. 'We are family' indeed.
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Saying that your candidacy is above or not of politics is actually politics. Let's not play that tired game.
If I get the required 4 Council nominations I will run the most modern, dynamic, interactive election campaign possible. If you want to be on the rollercoaster, make history, elect a President that is not just above but is not of politics email info
@gavinduffy
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1) This is not scientifically possible 2) assume media interviewing will refer him to Oireachtas committee report on this. 3) Don't play disability card as a badge of convenience/confusion
Fianna Fáil justice spokesman Jim O’Callaghan has claimed that more pregnancies involving Down syndrome and disability diagnoses will be terminated if abortion is allowed in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
@Junomaco
@Ocionnaith
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