James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 17:

In page 6, to delete lines 28 to 31.

Amendments Nos. 17, 38, 51, 66 and 111 amend texts on the definition of “the reasonable opinion” referred to in sections 7 to 9, inclusive, and 13. The definition is intended to place a duty on certifying medical practitioners to preserve the life of the unborn as far as is practicable in a situation where a medical practitioner or practitioners is or are making a decision about whether there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the woman. Given the requirements set out in Article 40.3.3^o, medical practitioners must make reference to the life of the unborn in making such decisions. I am proposing these amendments for the purposes of clarity. Including the definition of “reasonable opinion” in each section concerned means that one does not have to refer back to the definitions section for a full understanding of what it means and the statutory intent. I commend the amendments to the House.

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