Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome our guests and thank them for coming and giving their views. In particular I thank the medical professionals. I am also disappointed the IMO has not come before the committee but at least it was invited. Others were not invited and are not happy. The IFPA website states it believes abortion is an aspect of private life and has to do with reproductive rights. It also states it supports the choice of access to termination during pregnancy in all circumstances. This makes the IFPA, which is partially taxpayer funded, an abortion advocacy group. Considering this, does it support choice in all circumstances? Does it think the unborn child is entitled to any protection under the law? I also query the consultation the other groups had with their members.

People have complained that they were not consulted, which would be unfortunate if true. South Tipperary General Hospital has top class facilities. All of my children were born there. I thank the hospital for the excellent delivery service provided by its midwives and doctors.