Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

On Deputy Conway's point and the response of the Minister, I accept in larger institutions it will not be an issue. However, it may be an issue in smaller hospitals. I am open to correction, but I am led to believe that all of the consultants in some smaller hospitals may have a conscientious objection to sections 7 or 9. What happens in that situation? When a post needs to be filled does the point made by Deputy Conway apply? It is a valid argument. Does whoever is conducting interviews need to be conscious of the fact that the other consultants have conscientious objections? Will an outside consultant have to be brought in to carry out those procedures? Will a vacant position be filled by someone who is prepared to carry them out? It is a tricky issue but they are the practical terms of what will happen. How does one deal with that issue?