Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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I move amendment No. 36:

In page 8, line 27, to delete “either before, or within 28 days of, birth”.

I might be convinced to the contrary after I hear others' arguments, but the period mentioned is a restriction that is not in the spirit of dealing with foetal life that is incompatible with life outside the womb.

How can one determine that this is okay up to 28 days when the child might live for 29 or 30 days after birth or that it is okay for four weeks but that the child might live for five? The amendment suggests the deletion of the phrase “either before, or within 28 days of, birth”, which makes it clearer that what one is dealing with is foetal life that may be incompatible after birth. If the Minister comes back with information that provides more clarity, then I am happy to be convinced.