Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate that. The joys of modern technology; let me see if we can have a quick recovery.

The advertisement reads:

Harsh abortion laws put women at risk and deny them their fundamental rights. We are fighting back [and then there are maps of five countries, Ireland, Kenya, India, El Salvador and Nepal and around the world]. We will not stop until every woman has access to safe and legal abortion. Your support is essential to our fight for reproductive rights. Chip in now.

When you click you get the opportunity to contribute dollars. I also notice in the script that Ms Hoctor is upfront about her involvement in advocacy and political engagement in cases and decisions. The cases are mentioned and she also mentions donating to the Irish Family Planning Association.

I take it that Ms Hoctor would accept that she is a member of an advocacy group, par excellence, that advocates for abortion on fairly unrestricted grounds. In the light of that was Ms Hoctor surprised to get an invitation from this committee?