Ms Marie O'Shea:

I do not have a huge amount of data on that. I have the report that was compiled by the professor in Maynooth that says it certainly impacts on decision-making. I have heard from a consultant in the providing hospital that the protesters and the fear of negative reaction from the general public had dissuaded one would-be provider from providing services. They were still continuing to receive letters. I have heard from GPs who say they find it very disconcerting as providers. I can be almost sure that it is something that bears heavily on would-be providers.