Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I reject the two statements about mental health being a ground for abortion on demand and that no woman's life has been at risk because of the current law. I disagree with both statements.

I support the composite motion put forward by Deputy O'Connell. There is merit in Deputy Catherine Murphy's motion to draw up guidelines in consultation with the Medical Council and An Bord Altranais. Perhaps guidelines would be drawn up anyway. Maybe we can include the provision in the wording in some other way but it is a useful point.