Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming before us and for their informative opening papers.

In regard to the determination of fatal foetal abnormalities, are there any particular situations that come to mind, given the previous history of medical conditions, where it might be possible to indicate to the potential mother that she could be in danger and how often have they occurred? In regard to the women who found themselves in the situation of having to travel overseas - Dr. Mahony mentioned 60 who so opted in the last week - how many in the same period opted not to travel with similar situations? In the event of there being a change in the legislation taking the criminalisation out of equation, might there be a reluctance on the part of some professionals to participate in terminations?

On the question raised by Deputy Catherine Murphy in regard to the threat to life arising from a health condition, have these doctors been able to identify particular health conditions that will eventually lead to a life-threatening situation, and one or two that come to mind straightaway?