Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will be withdrawing amendments Nos. 24 and 26, based on the clarification the Minister gave me earlier. However, I believe it is important the amendments were put down because they have brought about a clearer thought process and changes that have improved the Bill. The fact of the non-requirement for a time period makes a difference, as well as what has been explained to me in regard to the potential for the second obstetrician to have possibly formed a different opinion. There is also the law of unintended consequences. While I will withdraw both amendments, I am glad the Minister has seen fit to make changes based on these amendments, especially as this has improved the Bill as a consequence.

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