Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank our guests for their moving presentation, which I have just read. I missed a little of Ms Lacey's part. This week, the select committee is debating the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013. There seem to be such absolutes in Ireland. One is absolutely male, absolutely female or absolutely pregnant and would never think of suicide. I thank our guests for shining a light into Ireland's dark corners and for demystifying what is happening.

I am conscious that young people watching this meeting may be wondering where they will go. What simple advice would Ms Lacey and the others give to these young people, to any mother, father or relation who is worried or even to older people?

The network provides a pack. I have looked through the booklets - they are good and informative and tell the stories of different people. They are definitely worth reading. I would appreciate it if our guests could offer that advice.