Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for the response. I have gone through the legislation and, while the Minister of State is reassuring me that the term "confinement" covers the scenario I have represented, I would appreciate, for my peace of mind and assurance, the written explanation of it in detail. It had not suggested itself as certainly as the Minister of State and the Minister have indicated in the two fora in which I have addressed the matter. I hope it is the case and I do not doubt the sincerity of the Minister of State's reply. We all recognise the situation I have described as most tragic and requiring every support for the woman involved. This would very definitely include the presence and support of her partner or husband, as the case might be. I look forward to receiving it and will bring it to the committee's attention at the first opportunity.

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