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

I would echo everyone else's comments in relation to how Ms McDermott was treated. It is appalling that anyone would be treated in such a manner.

I also am one for direct questions. If it comes across as confrontational, it is not intended to be. I will say that upfront.

I question some of what Ms McDermott has put on the record of the committee here today. First, on Ms McDermott's comments in relation to Down's syndrome, Ms McDermott stated that 90% of such pregnancies in the UK are terminated. She went on to state that in Denmark the corresponding figure is 100%. Ms McDermott also went on to say that some such abortions happen during birth itself. I was just wondering if Ms McDermott has any evidence of that and, if she has, what evidence she is relying on in terms of the figure of 100% of pregnancies of children who are diagnosed with Down's syndrome being terminated.