Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The nightmare for this family is not in the past. The nightmare is only beginning. The have their loss and now they are facing into things like inquests and inquiries.

The reality is that she was not even given a chance.

This problem arises because we have no mechanism for vindicating the equal right to life of the mother. When will this legislation be brought forward in order that the decision will not be down to individual hospitals or practitioners?

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