Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Professor Malone and Dr. Mahony for their presentations today, which are very clear. It is important we get the clinical view and practice on the ground so as to under the concerns of the witnesses, particularly the question of what point clinicians should intervene to save the life of the mother and ensure she has no long-term health implications because of that wait and the legal fear influencing it. It is very important to have that clarification today.

Professor Malone mentioned a split care between the two jurisdictions in the case of fatal foetal abnormalities. Have the witnesses heard of any experience with after-care with regard to abortion pills? I know there are legal implications around that as well, as Professor Malone alluded to in his opening statement when he spoke of a clinician's fear about being seen to treat people who have taken abortion pills when after-care was required. Will the witnesses expand on the types of personnel and expertise needed in the event of abortion being available in Ireland under whatever circumstances?