Opinion
Elaine Byrne: Profound change came only because of the mighty few who took on the state
The bravery of Seamus and Mary McGee led to the legalisation of contraception in Ireland
The personal lives of Irish citizens were publicly scrutinised by the Supreme Court so that profound social revolutions could occur. The courage and integrity of these individual heroes ushered in a more progressive, fair, and inclusive Ireland.
And so, the death this week of Seamus McGee must be acknowledged. Fifty-one years ago, Seamus was cross-examined in the Supreme Court by the State and asked whether he and his 27-year-old wife “would not consider living as brother ...
