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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Out of interest for the people waiting, I am going to give the list of speakers. I am the next speaker, then Deputy Kelly, Senator Dolan, Senator Burke, Deputy O'Connell, Deputy Coppinger, Deputy Bríd Smith and Senator Kelleher in that order so that people have a sense of our time. I thank all the witnesses for coming in and I have some questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes, I am sorry, my apologies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Dr. Crowe and my apologies again. My first question is that 1 January is going to come quickly and the witnesses have all rehearsed some of the difficulties. We know that there are three pillars - legislation, guidelines and infrastructure and resources. Have all of the relevant stakeholders been in the same room together at any point to have that important conversation or are we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: With the HSE as well?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Have they been involved in the discussions up to this point?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I hear that clearly that there is a Venn diagram but that everybody needs to get into the circle.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Yes. I note that they are there already but I also note that they are under discussion.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: My question was very specific about the duty to transfer as it exists. Is it envisaged that this will continue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Okay. Our next speaker is Deputy Kelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: The Senator's questions were directed primarily at the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Irish College of General Practitioners but if the Medical Council wants to express a view, that is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I am happy to allow-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I echo the remarks made by Deputy O'Connell. Anyone who pays attention to the committee proceedings knows which members only attend meetings of the committee at which women's healthcare is discussed. The issue of the provision of services for women from the North was raised. As the witnesses are aware, the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, announced that such services will be...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Has that formed part of the witnesses' discussions? My understanding is that it is currently proposed to collect very simple anonymous data which do not indicate the age or demographic profile of women accessing the services. If that issue has not formed part of the discussions, I ask that the witnesses ensure it is put on the agenda. The committee will do what it can on the issue. If the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: That is true.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Clinical Guidelines for the Introduction of Abortion Services: Discussion (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I support that. It is a very reasonable suggestion. Time is of the essence in this matter. There was a fairly decisive result in the May referendum which behoves us to act upon it. Subject to the view of the Chairman, the committee will do what it can to assist and to ensure the legislation is progressed on time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Dr. Breslin. She can resume making her contribution.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank Dr. Breslin. In the absence of the Chairman, I have the list of speakers and as my name is at the top, I will ask my questions first if members agree. Much has been made of the preparations for the legislation. While it has not yet been published, we have an idea of what it will contain. I am relieved to note that it appears a good degree of work has already been done by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: Does Deputy Donnelly wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I am aware that Deputy O'Connell had indicated also, but the Chairman did not have a list before he left.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Licensing of Abortion Medication: Health Products Regulatory Authority (19 Sep 2018)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses. We have no further questions, which is in part down to the comprehensive nature of the submission made in advance, which helped to clear the issues up for members. I thank Mr. John Lynch and Dr. Elaine Breslin for appearing and for sharing information with us. We have a long road to travel but we are making good progress.