Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry; I wrote that down too. The reason that is singular rather than plural, which is a point I came across also, is because each practitioner has to singularly do it. It is still a singular assessment, if the Deputy knows what I mean. The practitioner will have to assess the viability and the other person will also have to assess the viability. From the point of view of drafting, we are satisfied with that.

The second part of the question was if the Deputy's understanding was correct that once a foetus - a baby - reaches viability, will that baby be early delivered rather than terminated. The answer is "Yes". I can say that because the legislation states: "A termination of pregnancy may be carried out in accordance ...", and it sets that out. In other words, it may not be carried out if it is not in accordance with that. Does the Deputy know what I mean?