Mr. Tony O'Connor:

Deputy Byrne put the issue very well. She should be a lawyer asking "Yes" or "No" questions. She can answer her question on whether the passing of this Bill will result in widespread terminations as well as I can. My answer, however, is "No" as one would need a change of law in relation to it. On whether the Bill would legalise the killing of babies, it will not do so any more than that which exists at present.

Senator Walsh asked whether the Bill should refer to section 21.1 of the Medical Council guidance. While I have not considered the issue in any great depth, I believe that to do so would complicate matters. Unfortunately, I did not get the other question asked.