Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Taoiseach for his response. I also thank him for attending the House to take this Topical Issue. I welcome the assertion that the pre and post-enactment phases will not be watered down. While I accept the point concerning the Whip, it should be possible to consider loosening that grip for non-vital legislation. Those of us who voted on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill were, in my view, as courageous and conscientious as some of those who decided not to vote for it. I welcome the Taoiseach's response on that.

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