Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Workers and Unemployed Action Group) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their very helpful submissions, in particular Dr. Mills's draft Termination of Pregnancy Bill, which offers an interesting template. I am seeking clarity and I ask the witnesses to explain their understanding of the current legal position on this issue. What is their position on the expert group report? Do they support the legislation and regulation option? Have they a position in regard to medical, nursing and other personnel who have a conscientious objection to abortion? Yesterday afternoon I raised with the representatives of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists the question of fatal foetal abnormality and whether that can be seen as part of the legislation. I would like the witnesses who have touched on this issue to expand on it. I would also like them to deal with the question of consent of children and adolescents.