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

I support Deputy Seamus Healy’s proposition. It is most regrettable that my amendment No. 76, which refers to aftercare and optional therapeutic counselling services, has been ruled out of order. The two proposals are not linked but both pertain to the care regime we want to see in place. Since my amendment has been ruled out of order on the basis that it may involve a potential charge on the Exchequer, I appeal to the Minister to table an amendment on the same subject on Report Stage. It is essential that the Bill reflect on the duty of aftercare, which must include optional therapeutic counselling services and aftercare provision for women who have had a termination of pregnancy under this legislation.