James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for their contributions. They have been very informative and helpful. In terms of the status quo, there is a difference between decriminalisation and legalisation. Professor Malone and Dr. Mahony are professionals. There is the Medical Council, the Constitution and so on. Does decriminalisation add anything to the regulatory regime? If abortion were decriminalised tomorrow, would doctors suddenly start acting in a legal matter?