Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I would be very much in favour of decriminalising abortion. I would agree with the motion of Deputies Kelleher and Lisa Chambers and Senator Ned O'Sullivan, motion 37. My only concern would be to add something in because of the chilling effect the witnesses - the medical experts who appeared before the committee - spoke about. They are qualified medical professionals who act in good faith. I strongly believe they need some kind of cover or protection in that. I completely agree with what was said about the woman, but we should add in that in the context of the chilling effect that exists for the medical professions. It is important that we include that.