Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee today. I think all of us agree that we need fewer abortions. This is why I am so eager to see proper discussion on positive alternatives. I already highlighted the need for this committee to address adoption as a life-saving alternative to abortion because I think this is something that has been unfairly ignored and many couples have suffered as a result. Does the Department propose to include looking at the whole area of adoption? Many couples need to adopt so there is a proposal to educate students on adoption. Does the Department have any proposals for streamlining this process?