Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First of all, globally, in terms of women's reproductive rights, Ireland, through its work on overseas development assistance and with other member states in the EU, does a lot of work in supporting the health and well-being of young girls and women across Africa and across many of the developing states. We work with the Clinton Foundation as well in that regard. In many locations, we have achieved very good outcomes in terms of reducing death, injury and ill-health.

In terms of last night's vote, the legislation will now progress to committee. It will be a matter for the Oireachtas, obviously, and the Minister to progress the legislation through the committee system of the Oireachtas. The Minister outlined to the House his plans and the steps he will take in respect of the report that the Deputy referenced.

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