Barry Desmond
Barry Desmond was a notable Irish politician who played a crucial role in advancing reproductive rights, particularly as Minister for Health in the mid-1980s when he introduced legislation that made contraception widely available in Ireland, marking a significant cultural shift away from strict Catholic doctrine.
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Barry Desmond as minister for health introduced the 1985 legislation that made contraceptives generally available.
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