Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Dr. McCarthy for coming before the committee. I am aware of a number of stories where abortion turned out to be a bad decision for the woman involved and where it carried long-term psychological after-effects. Many personal stories have been told to that effect. One well-known public story is that of Miss C who was brought to England as a minor for an abortion and then spoke publicly about how much she regretted the abortion. Sometimes a person thinks they know what is best for the vulnerable person in question but the decision turns out to be wrong.

Does Dr. McCarthy think women considering abortion, in particular those predisposed to mental health issues, should be told about the possible negative consequences of abortion before the procedure takes place? Am I correct in saying that does not happen at present?