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Sensational Seanad Victory for Pro-Life Commentator : 30th Jul 07
Sensational Seanad Victory for Pro-Life Commentator
In a sensational upset, first-time candidate Rónán Mullen, a well-known pro-life media commentator, took the third seat in the National University of Ireland Seanad (Senate) election. Senator Mullen, a candidate who campaigned on family and community issues, garnered transfers from across the field.
He has called for greater supports for families and increased protection for the unborn. He stated that the Government should strive to "make Ireland a centre of excellence for adult stem cell research as opposed to ethically controversial embryo-destructive research."
He also wants to abolish the current tax individualisation policy, which penalises single-income families. Senator Mullen, who is a barrister, is committed to the "dignity of the human person".
He has been a long time advocate of pro-family and pro-life causes. He is a former spokesman for the Dublin Diocese.
In a speech after he was elected, Senator Mullen said "what we've achieved is we have found a new way to talk about certain values in Irish life and those values have resonated with people and those values are respect for the dignity of the person and respect for life itself at all stages and in all situations." The Irish Times. July 27. CLICK TO READ MORE.....
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