Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

They are not coming so we will not get to question their methodology. However, it is also fair to say it is beyond dispute, given the evidence we have heard before this committee from people in the medical profession, that the eighth amendment has actually cost people their lives as well. I think that should also be put on the record. That is the only evidence that has been presented before this committee which I can stand over, namely, that the eighth amendment has actually cost at least one life and we do not know how many others. I have not heard any evidence before this committee that the eighth amendment has actually saved any lives. If somebody wants to come forward and present that evidence, I am sure the committee will be more than happy to deal with it.