Dr. Tony Holohan:

My apologies, but I must confess that I am not clear on what the first question was. The second was related to non-directive counselling. I am aware that the issue arose previously.

On the specific issue of whether consideration has been given to the constitutionality of what happens, if I am summarising the Senator's question correctly, it might well be the case that such issues were considered before my time because this relates to the 1995 legislation and a previous amendment. Other than it arising at the committee in the recent past, I am not aware of the question having arisen. Perhaps my colleague from the HSE, Ms Janice Donlon, who has addressed some of these issues in the past, might wish to add to what I have said.

If I was clear on the first question, I would be happy to answer it.