Ms Marie O'Shea:

I did take the WHO guidelines into consideration and I understand what the Deputy is saying. That would be regarded as international best practice and in accordance with the evidence-based guidelines. My task in the terms of reference was to review this legislation in particular. That provided for what is happening when people seek termination of pregnancy up to 12 weeks, what is happening in cases of termination of pregnancy where there is a risk to life or serious harm to the health of the woman, and in cases of emergency. I focused the spotlight particularly on what was happening in those scenarios. That is what I reported on. I have also been criticised for not recommending expansion to the point of 20 or 22 weeks, so I accept that criticism.