Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not propose to accept the amendments at this stage, although I understand from where the Deputy is coming. The amendments are aimed at permitting medical personnel beyond doctors to be involved in a termination of pregnancy, as Deputy O'Reilly outlined. While I appreciate that the intention of the amendments may be to facilitate access to the procedure for women or ensure greater availability of healthcare professionals to provide the service, I cannot agree to their inclusion in the Bill at this time. However, we will come to an amendment in my name - there are others that have been tabled by colleagues - that refers to a review of the legislation.