Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Monday, 20 May 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children

Heads of Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013: Public Hearings (Resumed)

6:10 pm

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the delegations for their contributions today. My first question is for Mr. Saunders in respect of head 4 of the Bill. I have raised this with several people already. The Medical Council and the Royal College of Psychiatrists of Ireland are suggesting that the heads of the Bill provide that three people would sign off on the issue in respect of where there is suicidal intent, whereas they are suggesting that two psychiatrists would sign off and then consult with the obstetrician. Will Mr. Saunders offer his views on that?

Mr. Saunders commented that the heads of the Bill are silent on the issue of people under 18 years of age. I wonder what structure-----

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