Lisa Chambers (Mayo, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I was on my feet when the debate was adjourned last week. Some of the remarks I made last week caused some upset. I apologise for that. It certainly was not my intention. Some questions have arisen from the amendment before the House. For example, people have asked why we are not permitting ultrasound. This amendment would make ultrasound mandatory. A woman would not be allowed to give her permission or her consent. That is really at the crux of this. Ultrasound is a diagnostic tool that should be available for a doctor when deciding what is best. A woman should be able to consent to the use of any diagnostic tool. She should be able to give her opinion. She should not be bypassed.

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