Ms Emily Logan:

I wish to add to that. In terms of human rights we have a particular responsibility to look at those who are on the margins and those who are vulnerable. We know, however uncomfortable it may be, that most of the case law we have relates to children. We also know that women who have reduced capacity or who rely heavily on the State are certainly disproportionately affected. These women are not in positions of autonomy. I have in mind women who are refugees and who do not have documentation. They do not have a choice to make a decision about whether to travel outside the jurisdiction to access health care. As Professor Mullally has outlined, this applies to women who are materially deprived or who cannot afford to make that choice. There are groups of women who are not in the mainstream debate or conversation but who rely heavily on the State for access to health care in this context.