Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Three challenges have now been lodged against the results of the recent referendum. We are aware that there is a separation of powers and the courts will proceed accordingly. Some of us met the Minister for Health and we are expecting the legislation to be published next month. If those court challenges are not dealt with, is it possible for us to proceed with enacting the legislation? If both Houses can proceed with enacting the legislation, can it then be implemented if the court challenges have not been disposed of in advance?

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