Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

We can discuss the conscientious objection dilemma again when it arises later in the Bill.

I want to make it clear that I have no issue with section 7 or 8. I presume that if there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother a doctor is utterly obligated to preserve her life. That has always been the medical practice and it would be outrageous if this were not the case. I do not think anybody would argue with that view. Section 9 creates all sorts of contradictions but we will discuss it later.

Deputy Naughten asked a relevant question. Section 4(1) states:

The Minister may by regulations provide--a) for any matter referred to in this Act as prescribed.

I presume that the words "as prescribed" have been used in a number of places throughout the Bill. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to check everywhere for the phrase. Can the Minister summarise all of the sections that contain these words?