Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I accept the decision of the people to allow abortion in Ireland. I fully respect the decision of the voters who voted on the abortion referendum last May. It was a very hard fought campaign for all involved. The electorate decided to vote for change and it is now up to the Oireachtas to deal with same. Over the next number of days I will listen to some amendments.

I oppose amendment No. 7 because it is an attempt to water down the definition for a termination by removing the phrase "a medical procedure which is intended to end the life of a foetus".