Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the witnesses for attending. Some of the clarity that was brought to the discussion by the clinicians is very welcome. It is important, however, to put on record that the number of terminations that have taken place in St. Vincent's between 2016 and 2021 is fewer than five, that is, anywhere between zero and four. That information came in reply to a parliamentary question last October.

Furthermore, Senator Clifford Lee spoke about contraception. In the same reply, it was stated clearly by Mr. Paul Gallagher, the head of nursing and midwifery, that sterilisation takes place in St. Vincent's when clinically required, which is important, and that sterilisation as an exclusive procedure is not available in St. Vincent's. It is important to put that on record as well. I will give the clinicians a moment to respond to those figures. The remainder of my questions will be for Mr. Menton.