Comedian’s line has a serious point

THE Tánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney is in good company in recognising the contraceptive needs for Irish girls (Irish Examiner, July 27).

Comedian’s line has a serious point
Tue, 02 Aug, 2005 - 01:00

George Bernard Shaw opined: “Sex is the one thing that takes the least amount of time, and causes the most amount of trouble.” Ms Harney should add the advice of Spike Milligan: “Contraceptives should be used on every conceivable occasion.”

Robert F Lyons

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