Sparking Change with Dil

#37 | Stories for Repeal: Catherine Hayes

By Dil Wickremasinghe

Stories for Repeal: Catherine Hayes

On this episode of Sparking Change, Dil speaks to Catherine Hayes about her experiences and perspective as a GP since the referendum to introduce the eighth amendment in 1983.

Catherine Hayes has had an astounding medical career. She worked on the Rotunda Hospital’s pilot sexual assault treatment unit in 1985, she was a GP with the sole responsibility for the care of female prisoners in Mount Joy prison, and was visiting medical expert for the committee for the prevention of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment, European Union.

In this episode, Dil and Catherine discuss Catherine’s experience with the upcoming referendum in comparison to the one that voted in the eighth amendment in 1983, why Catherine thinks people are against repeal, and the power that real stories can have in humanising an argument. Catherine offers a candid and incredibly insightful opinion on the eighth amendment, highlighted by her vast experience—both personal and professional. Simply a must-listen!

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Dil is an award-winning broadcaster and journalist, but she is also a social entrepreneur, stand-up comedian and actor. In 2011 with her wife, Anne Marie, she Co-Founded Insight Matters, a mental health service. With a team of 45 therapists they support over 300 clients per week. In 2014, Dil was honoured with the Frederick Douglas Award as part of the Lord Mayor’s Awards for her outstanding contribution to Dublin civic life.

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