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‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

My Options dispute

Summary

The Cathaoirleach intervened to keep order as Senator Keogan complained of being bullied and Senator Mullen supported her. She then continued her criticism of the My Options service and called for the HSE to present it as genuinely offering options.

Mark Daly An Cathaoirleach

The Senator, without interruption.

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I am spoken down to in here every time. It is nothing short of bullying.

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Hear, hear. Well said.

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Mark Daly An Cathaoirleach

The Senator's time is up.

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Gianna Care is also available to help and support young girls who find themselves pregnant. These options must be given to young girls seeking options from the HSE through the My Options helpline. I am hoping that the HSE, if its representatives are listening in today, will come out strongly stating that the services it is providing give options to those seeking help. If not, maybe they should rename the site "My Option" and not My Options.

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