Dáil debates

Wednesday, 5 December 2018

Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed)

 

7:45 pm

Photo of Michael FitzmauriceMichael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will not speak for long. I just want to make a few points. In recent weeks, many Deputies have met doctors, nurses, midwives and others in the health care sector. We are used to listening to different scenarios. Some of the people we met have stated that they may have to leave work. That happening in any country would be sad.

We could have done this in a way that allowed people to opt out completely while we still ensured that the service was provided in every part of the country. Even pharmacists have expressed deep concern about this legislation. We must ensure that people are not pushed into situations against their firm beliefs. People on different sides of the House have their views on various issues and respect the other sides. I ask that the Minister take that concern into account in the context of this amendment.

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