Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I support Deputy Healy's appeal. There are cases in which an examination may not be required and sufficient information may be ascertainable without a direct one-to-one meeting between the review panel and the women concerned. The amendment offers more flexibility and by removing the absolute requirement for the physical examination, it would facilitate earlier decision-making in some instances that would not mean either hasty or less than fully informed decisions. They will meet all the requirements the Bill sets down. This additional flexibility would be welcome in certain cases for women and particularly for the members of the review committee.