Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Solidarity)
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I wish to ask one last question about Down's syndrome, because it is something which is constantly raised in the committee. It was said at this committee that Denmark has a goal of eradicating Down's syndrome. That might be news to people in Denmark. In a debate in which I took part with Ms Cora Sherlock from the pro-life campaign it was claimed that 90% of pregnancies in which Down's syndrome is diagnosed are aborted. My figure was 44%, which is quite near to the percentage given by Professor Malone. I am raising this issue because this is a parliamentary committee and we should be able to fact check and challenge claims.