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

I move amendment No. 79:

In page 14, to delete lines 28 to 30 and substitute the following:"(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, it shall be the duty of every appropriate institution to ensure the necessary number and category of medical practitioners, nurses and midwives are made available and are not obstructed in the carrying out of such a medical procedure as are governed by this Act.
(4) No appropriate institution shall refuse to provide medical treatment to a woman under the terms of this section."

This amendment seeks to clarify and expand section 17 in respect of the obligations on hospitals in regard to the procedures provided for under the Act. I hope the Minister will be able to accept the amendment.