Professor Sabaratnam Arulkumaran:

My personal view is that a spectrum should be considered, rather than focusing on health issues alone. Health issues are limiting. We must also think about women's rights and the other sociodemographic issues we are discussing. My advice is that only focusing on death and health and such things would restrict and might not give the greatest advantage. If the legislation is to be changed, the best approach is to take all facts into consideration to see what is best for the women of Ireland.