Ms Ciara Staunton:

Senator van Turnhout also asked about time limits. I do not agree with the insertion of time limits. They usually arise in the case of abortion on demand, which we are not dealing with here. We are dealing with a small number of cases in which a woman's life is threatened. We should not impose an arbitrary figure. A doctor will know if he or she can save the life of a woman and also vindicate the right to life of the unborn as cases arise and in accordance with his or her clinical judgment.