Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution
Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee
2:00 pm
Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source
The Senator said he has never interrupted. I had indicated Chairman. I have no objection to taking all of the ancillary recommendations together. I do have concern around motion 47 and clarification if can be given. It says that "the committee recommend that improvement should be made to counselling and support facilities for pregnant woman". I have no issue with that. It goes on to say that "in the case where a woman seeks a termination of pregnancy, a seven day consideration and supportive counselling period is advised". If it is only advice, I do not have an issue. If it is going to be a mandatory cooling off period, then I do have an issue and I will be looking for a vote on it.
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