Eighth did not impact reproductive rights

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone’s speech to the 2017 Kennedy Summer School referred on numerous occasions to a “Republic of Equals”, a “Republic of Opportunity”.

She stated: “... a genuine ‘Republic of Opportunity’ cannot happen unless we ensure equality and fairness for all. To achieve a ‘Republic of Equals’ there are challenges which must be met. My belief in equality is also central to my approach to childcare. “Equality is a rich and complex

concept.”