Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am in receipt of representations from various groups around the country regarding the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill which is going through the House.

Some of these groups would like a much more liberal regime, some are calling for no change, while others would prefer a very much restricted position. What I am required to do as Head of Government is to deal with our Constitution and our law. While I have sympathy for the people represented by the Terminations for Medical Reasons group, it is one of a number of groups campaigning in this area. I do not know the personal circumstances of the person the Deputy mentioned. It is not open to me, in the context of the Bill before the House, to change any of these definitions.

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