Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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I want to comment briefly on the previous speaker's comments. While we all want to respect each other's views, the statement that abortion will be used as a method of contraception needs to be counteracted. I do not believe that is true. We are not really here to express opinions, we are here to ask questions.

I want to follow up with Ms Logan on her statement to the effect that the Minister for Health provided an ex gratiapayment on behalf of the State in the Mellet case. Does that mean the State has accepted responsibility for the harm experienced by Amanda Mellet and Ms Whelan and must, therefore, take steps to reform law, policy and practice accordingly?

Would that be Ms Logan's view?

Assuming that there will be a referendum, and that will be something to discuss in the future with regard to our own position, does Ms Logan have a view on whether we should propose the removal of Article 43.3.3° or replace it with other wording, with the possibility of legislation or medical regulation?