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UNITED LEFT ALLIANCE TD Clare Daly today angrily accused the Government of putting redress for the survivors of symphysiotomy ‘on the long finger’.
Speaking during today’s Leaders’ Questions, Daly told of a survivor , Mary Kerr, who died recently and, Daly said ‘will never see justice’. Echoing a remark made by the Taoiseach in connection with Magdalene survivors, Daly said that ‘time is not on [symphysiotomy victims'] side’. However, she argued that that is where the comparison ended.
“This isn’t a matter of health, it’s a matter of justice,” said Daly, adding ”This isn’t a comparison with Magdalene laundries, this is a question of gross negligence of medical treatment.”
Speaking about the delay in redress, Daly said that there ‘could only be one conclusion’.
Far from grappling with the legacy and justice of this issue, the Government appears to be attempting to deny access to the courts to these aging victims by long fingering these issues. And I don’t make that point in any way lightly.
The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said that the Government was taking the issue seriously and that Health Minister James Reilly was examining the Walsh report on the practice.
“I can give the assurance that this government is listening and will listen to [the victims]. This has been an issue of concern from the beginning and is raised from all sides of the house regularly. It is an issue of immediate concern.”
Daly hit back, however saying that the Government’s actions ‘indicate they are embarking on a path contrary to the wishes of the victims’, adding that victims would be seeking between €250,000 and €400,000 in compensation.
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They could send a turkey to the eurovison and it would be better than last years whatever that was. Oh, wait !
@David S: it was a turkey in all but name….
The song is not terrible, probably one of the better ones of the last few years. Should get out of the quals anyway.
We need to use our best songwriters and arrangers. Dressing up like something out of the circus, or Halloween, is pointless if the song is carp.
@IMHO: have you watched the eurovision in the last twenty years? Songwriting is of little concern. The craziest stuff does well. The songs that used to win us it back in the 90′s wouldn’t even qualify now.
@Setanta O’Toole: not about music anymore
Dear god
Interesting choice. Modernity vs Traditionalism. Which way, Ireland? Which is more appealing to you? Answers on a postcard please.
@Dave f Doe: You should love it then, you seem to love the freak show that’s currently in the Whitehouse.
@Chop Chop: Lankum
It is a nice song, but it really doesn’t stand out. When you consider there will be 10 or 11 songs (maybe more) performed after it at eurovision, it needs something to attract attention.
@Emily Dalton: 2 dancers and some pyrotechnics should do the job. Just as she sings fire, up shoots the flames from two boxes either side with both dancers, males, spring leap in the background. Your welcome RTE
Are the Swarbriggs still with us???
@John arse: I think they’re enjoying their well deserved retirement!
Definitely much better than the bobbi arlo attempt.
@Maire Hicks: Not really, much of a muchness!
@Brian Hunt: OK “definitely better’”is pushing it a bit, should have said it’s slightly less shite than the bobbi arlo attempt lol
With amazing visuals, this entry ‘Fire’, would have a great chance of winning the Eurovision, in my opinion
All must be desperate if they think the sh*tshow that’s Eurovision is the best way to advance their careers.
More like worldvision not euro vision when Australia in it so . Is definitely not about music is all about whats politically in fashion
It’s hardly a staple now is it?
Play all 3 at the one time, you won’t be disappointed, I promise!
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