Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Over the past number of weeks both I and my constituency office have been completely inundated with questions and queries about this debate. As an elected representative of my constituency, I have given an undertaking to my constituents that I would raise their questions at this committee. Accordingly, the questions I am about to ask are on behalf of the people of Louth and east Meath. I thank the delegation for making itself available.

Does the definition of an appropriate location allow the HSE to enter into arrangements with organisations such as the Irish Family Planning Association, the Marie Stopes International and the Well Woman Centre in order to allow these organisations carry out abortions under the proposed legislation?

Will doctors and nurses who wish to have no part in abortions under head 4, either directly or indirectly, be significantly protected in their professions and livelihoods?

Is the delegation satisfied that the proposed legislation will provide for the mandatory care of newly born children resulting from later stage termination in order to vindicate their equal rights in the Constitution?