Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The eighth amendment to the Constitution is very clear and it refers specifically to where there is a threat to the life of the mother. I cannot change that and neither can the Deputy. It is a matter for the people to decide by a vote. The Deputy expects that the House will follow her advice and proposal and pass her legislation - clearly it is in conflict with the Constitution - and have it interpreted as such within 60 days. I do not propose to do that.

The Deputy knows as well as I do that when the conversation starts about fatal foetal abnormalities, complications, sensitivity and the tragedy involved, it would automatically go along the line with respect to when pregnancy occurs because of incest or rape.

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