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

I thank the witnesses for their attendance and presentations. I will be brief, as usual. In respect of Dr. Craven's presentation I take it that he has difficulties with the Bill but that he is more of the opinion that the template of the Mental Health Act would be more appropriate, operable and practical in this area. Is that is the case? What is Dr. Craven's view?

Dr. Fletcher referred to the question of fatal foetal abnormality, an issue I raised early on in the first day of these hearings. I asked Dr. Tony Holohan of the Department of Health why this issue was not covered in the legislation, particularly in view of the State's case at the European Court of Human Rights. Will Dr. Fletcher clarify and expand on that point, please?

Ms McDonagh referred to the question of appropriate location. Again, I raised this issue on Friday morning. I take it Ms McDonagh has a difficulty with it. Perhaps the committee has a difficulty with it as well. Will Ms McDonagh confirm that the matter could be amended and clarified in the legislation?