Michael Harty (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Regarding the Deputy's question to me, we have not seen the legislation yet. All we have is the general scheme. Head 18 reads: "It shall be an offence to intentionally end the life of a foetus otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this Bill." The Deputy rightly identified the following:

(a) on summary conviction, to a class A fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, or to both, or

(b) on indictment to a fine or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years, or to both.

This provision will be examined when the Bill reaches pre-legislative scrutiny stage at the committee.