James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. That absolutely will not happen because, in such a case, the particular test that is the basis of the legislation has not been met, namely, that a termination can only be mandated where it is the only treatment which will avert the risk to the life of the woman. If there are other treatments available which the doctor believes in good faith would avert that risk and the woman refuses them, the doctor cannot certify a termination. It is never possible to force a treatment on anybody without their consent, of course, but for a doctor to certify a termination, he or she must be satisfied that all other options have been explored and availed of. If a particular treatment course which, in the doctor's reasonable opinion, is worth a trial is declined by a woman, then the doctor will not be in a position to certify a termination.