Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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I thank Professor O'Keane for her very interesting submission. I want to ask about studies. In the case of the determination of an unwanted pregnancy or a crisis pregnancy, is there a difference between the two? I ask Professor O'Keane to comment on this. In relation to women who have had to avail of abortion outside the State, what studies have been done on the particular psychological effects of the abortion afterwards? What extent of counselling is available? Is counselling available? I know I have asked this question of other people who have come before the committee. What does the abortion service in the UK normally provide to its own citizens? Does it provide counselling? Does it provide support or advice? To what extent is that advice and support available to Irish women who have to go to the UK for an intervention in pregnancy?