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

All of us are concerned at what happened in the case of Savita Halappanavar. However, we must examine the reports into the case and ensure procedures are put in place so that it would not happen again. Obviously, there was a real and substantial risk to her life and the intervention did not happen in time.

Will the Minister accept maternal care has been traditionally of a high standard in this country and, where necessary, interventions have taken place? Will sections 7 and 8 confirm medical practices which have delivered a very high level of maternal care and care for the unborn in our hospitals?