Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein)
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Deputy O'Brien is correct, pretty much everything, but I have full faith in Senator Catherine Noone as Chairman. I see her each week trying to do her best in very difficult circumstances. While we are on opposite sides politically, I could not in any way criticise how she has chaired these meetings each week. It is important that is noted because of these constant attempts by a small section of people to undermine the work of the committee.

I found the vignettes important and powerful. The members of the committee will make up its mind and make recommendations in the coming weeks. Again, we have not done that yet. If there is a referendum next year and the people vote to repeal the eighth amendment and the Oireachtas then passes legislation which legalises abortion in certain restricted circumstances, will that meet the needs of the people that Dr. Henchion is dealing with each day?