Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Kenny's question referred to cases in which women's lives might be at risk. That is precisely the point I explained yesterday in respect of why 13 units were closed down. Only two weeks ago, I was on the floor defending that position in response to questions put by the Deputy and others regarding why the units were closed. These units are considered to be less safe than they could be if multidisciplinary teams were in place.

See this speech in context