Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Since the referendum I have spoken to many people - people who voted "Yes" and people who voted "No". Since the referendum, I have not met one person who would begrudge giving painkillers to a foetus. I cannot understand what the Minister is doing. Is he going by the recommendations of the Chief Medical Officer again? I cannot understand it. Anyone who has any kind of compassion whatsoever would agree. If one saw a cat or dog in pain on the street, one would take them to the vet to help them out. I cannot understand why a foetus that is in pain is not being allowed to have an anaesthetic. I ask the Minister to stop blaming the Chief Medical Officer.

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