Dáil debates

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

 

12:32 pm

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

An independent review has been done and published. I am not sure I would describe it as an independent medical review. There are inputs from non-medical people in that as well. That is just a point of fact.

The matter is being considered by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. I understand the committee plans to conclude its deliberations quite quickly and will come back to Government.

I can give the Deputy the following assurance. Whatever decision is made on this will be made democratically in this House by its Members. It will not be based on my feelings. It will not be based on the Deputy's feelings either. It will be based on what is right for women and for babies. It will be up to each member to decide his or her view on it. I hope people will be able to respect each other's opinions on it and not get involved in personalisation.

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