‘Fornication’ debate TD to assess ‘Fifty Shades’

The Fine Gael TD whose views on sex made her an international laughing stock is to share her take on racy S&M novel Fifty Shades of Grey with the nation.

‘Fornication’ debate TD to assess ‘Fifty Shades’

Mayo deputy Michelle Mulherin provoked global guffaws when her contribution to a Dáil debate went viral after she declared: “Fornication, I would say, is probably the single most likely cause of unwanted pregnancies in this country.”

The remarks prompted headlines such as “Irish Lawmaker Pinpoints Sex As Cause Of Pregnancy”.

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