Breda O'Brien, one of the patrons of the Iona Institute and campaigner against same-sex marriage, is no stranger to controversy.
In an interview published yesterday, Breda expressed a number of opinions that some may find, well, a bit backwards.
In said interview, she said that all unmarried couples, be they heterosexual or homosexual, should abstain from sex before marriage.
Breda O'Brien: 'While homosexuals live sexless lives, I plan to continue having sex, as God intended for me'. #MarRef
— The Iona Institute (@Iona_Institute) April 19, 2015
Really upsetting takeaway from today is that Breda O'Brien is from Waterford.
— amy o'connor (@amyohconnor) April 19, 2015
I don't think it'll be long before Breda O'Brien reveals that she's actually a stand up comedian coz everything she says is gas
— Bill Sykes (@Fearganainm) April 19, 2015
Breda's comments, and her discussion about her life as a teacher, also raised a few eyebrows.
"Breda O'Brien is Ireland's Katie Hopkins." That's actually an insult to Katie Hopkins... #YesEquality
— Rocket Racoon (@RobbieH46) April 19, 2015
Here's how to read between the lines of Breda O'Brien's article: gays can't be married. You can't have sex if you're unmarried. Get it now?
— King of Iona (@KingOfIona) April 19, 2015
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I will never understand that Breda o Brien is a teacher to hundreds of impressionable students
— Mark-oh (@opressionism) April 19, 2015
It seems, however, that Breda O'Brien wasn't the only subject of Twitter rage as columnist Niamh Horan, who conducted the interview, got a going over as well.
This week, Breda O'Brien took some time out of her hectic clown college timetable to sit down with famed alumnus Niamh Horan
— Ronan Lyne (@ronanlyne) April 19, 2015
I really feel like I've let myself down after clicking on @Niamhhoran's interview with Breda O'Brien
— Paulie Doyle (@BigPaulieDoyle) April 19, 2015
In case you missed it, you can read the interview in full here...
...or you can stare at this fluffy rabbit for five minutes and move on with your life.
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Via Independent.ie
