Ms Christina Zampas:

Deputy McGrath referenced botched abortions. I am not familiar exactly with the references Deputy McGrath is making or how well-documented they are. If something like that does occur, I would hope that the state would actually step in and investigate it. The state has an obligation to investigate something if it rises to the level of potential criminal liability. The state should investigate, prosecute and punish any perpetrators who have created any harm that rises to that level. In potential malpractice cases, the health care laws would kick in and cases would be filed against the doctors or any of the providers responsible. Also, administrative law would kick in for such cases and doctors would have their licences removed. I am not familiar with the precise cases Deputy McGrath is talking about, but if they did occur, I would hope that the law in those countries, in Canada and the UK, would be strong enough to address any harm.