Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Our new TD's are in the house, voting on midwife legislation they don't understand, refusing to hear from Birth Groups and consumer representatives because they've already talked to directors of midwifery. In hospitals, where people are giving birth in corridors. Ironically, The Labour party have gone back on their promises of support. There were six TD's there. Just six, to decide how and where independent and community midwives can practice, and how and where women can give birth. Too old, too fat, had a section before? Had a big baby once? Never mind your physical state or your birth history, into the third world, understaffed, underfunded, MRSA ridden maternity hospital with you, it's much safer. Except, they're ignoring all the statistics that are right there in hands reach, that say it is not much safer, in normal circumstances. It might be if they did it differently, but they don't.


  • Update #3: All to play still for section 40 TOMORROW. There are 96 seats - please contact your TD and show support. Meeting outside Dáil 11am.
    47 minutes ago ·  · 

  • Update #2: James Reilly not present for first health legislation, despite constant berating of Harney for the same. Section 24 lost. Decision Final. Reilly's amendment that he has the right to self appoint representatives to ABA PASSED. He will appoint representatives, including 1 consumer rep.
    48 minutes ago ·  · 

  • Just spoke with Krysia - some of the info distorted in texts so want to update. All amendments from Birth Groups thrown out - Sinn Fein was just about to argue them with Clare Daley and they got letter. Clare Daley is said to have been amazing arguing points of women.
    48 minutes ago ·  · 

  • Live from Dail: appointments from outside the profession will be made by minister. Clare Daley challenging
    2 hours ago ·  · 

  • LIVE FROM DAIL: only 6 TDs sitting to determine if women have right to decide where and how they give birth


    • Live from Dail: Clare Daley asking why Reilly changed mind once elected. Further discussion on Labour amendments to section 24
      2 hours ago ·  · 

    • Labour's R Shortall tells birth groups - Consultation was done with directors of midwifery. No need to take on board consultation from consumers.



      • Labour party gone against their word pre-election to support amendments
        3 hours ago ·  · 

      • Ministers supporting amendments to sections 24/40 continue to be in uproar
        3 hours ago ·  · 

      • Breaking News - live from Dáil - ALL AMENDMENTS by Birth Groups ruled out by order of a note. Supporting ministers in uproar.
        3 hours ago ·  · 

      • Live from Dáil: Reilly has not turned up to discuss Bill. Roisin Shortall in place. Sinn Fein questioning this as importance of N&M Bill
        3 hours ago ·  · 

      • Reilly has counter amendment in on section 24, first tabled by Labour in opposition. He has withdrawn his stay of execution amendment on 40
        3 hours ago ·  · 

      • Full HBA Committee and delegates from CMA and AIMSI in public gallery
        3 hours ago ·  · 

      • AIMSI Tweets - LIVE from Dáil NOW




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