Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I thank the delegates for their presentations. It is useful to see how we compare with other countries, particularly countries in Europe, and the cause and effect when changes are made. I have a question about the position in Malta and Poland. As Ireland does not allow legal abortion, women travel. Do the delegates have any information on what happens in Malta and Poland? The system in Poland is less restrictive than in Ireland, but nonetheless it is very restrictive.

In countries where there is a legal framework in place, what role does the medical profession play within it? Is there a general trend in that regard in the regulatory process?