Mary Seery Kearney (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is something I would ask this committee to make sure is in the report. The consent being given to this intervention in this country is not adequate. One of my questions is what is motivating the denial and obstructionism. I think Ms McLaughlin answered that very clearly. It would appear that litigation, or the fear of it, is limiting progress. A mechanism must be put in place. This committee should recommend what needs to be set aside. Whatever has happened has happened. We need to drive progress. I know from a number of situations in which I have been involved that St. Louis is fantastic, particularly on microsurgery. It has the leading people in the world in many areas in microsurgery. Clearly their expertise is in the sheer level of finesse that is required for removal. The witnesses have given me the answers I want. I must leave so I will not be here for the HSE piece. When women are giving their consent to an intervention in Ireland, even if they get to that place, it is not fully informed and that needs to be dealt with.