Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is not something that could ever be implemented in our society. For that reason, I will oppose the amendment. I am not suggesting for one second that it was written in a mischievous way, but its implications would be profoundly bad in terms of what would actually have to happen in reality were it to be passed.

For those who do not believe termination should ever be allowed on grounds of disability and so forth - I agree with that position - I believe the amendment would muddy the waters and doctors have said as much. They get it and say the legislation is crystal clear, that termination is only allowed in the four categories laid out in the Bill. Regardless of which side one is on or where one is in between, the practical implications of the amendment in passing into law and being implemented would be grotesque. Ideally, it should be withdrawn, but certainly it should be opposed.

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