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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements by Committee Members on Recommendations oif Citizens' Assembly (6 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I will begin by noting that the British Pregnancy Advisory Service's representative has circulated a letter to the committee today which states that in 2016, 125 babies were aborted in British Pregnancy Advisory Service clinics because they were diagnosed with Down's syndrome. I want to record my shock and sadness at the fact that 125 babies lost their lives because they were diagnosed with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements by Committee Members on Recommendations oif Citizens' Assembly (6 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We will send any proposal we have to the clerk by Friday.

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Air Bound Trampoline Park in Dundalk is the latest revolution in sport and fitness for both children and adults. It is made up of hundreds of square metres of interlocking trampolines covering the floor space and going up the walls. This is a big attraction in Dundalk. It is a great way for families to come together and have fun while exercising. It also caters for children who have...

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I think the Minister of State is wrong. The leisure industry needs help. I am delighted to see the Minister, Deputy Zappone, in the Chamber. I would like to invite her to Dundalk to visit Air Bound Trampoline Park, which is doing a fantastic job. It is looking after children, including children with disabilities, it is helping to combat obesity and is helping people make their lives...

Topical Issue Debate: Company Closures (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 147. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a medical appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52402/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 163. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52515/17]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I have raised concerns about Down's syndrome children from day one of this committee. I think that the email that the committee received from Ms McDermott should be read aloud for the simple reason that the letter from the Danish ambassador was read into the record. Ms McDermott's email also contains a clarification for Deputy Jonathan O'Brien who asked her to clarify a few issues. She...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I accept what the Chairman has said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Chairman.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: A press release yesterday, 12 December, from the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists welcomed new figures that showed that Ireland was one of the safest places in the world in which to have a baby. A maternal death rate of 6.5 per 100,000, or one in every 15,301, is extremely low compared with a rate of 8.8 per 100,000 in the United Kingdom and 26.7 per 100,000 in the United...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I was not going to say anything. After 21 days, an unborn child has a heartbeat. I think that-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: This is a very important day. I would say to Deputy O'Connell that it is very bad form to butt in when people are speaking. In the three months of this committee, I have never once interrupted her. I have shown her some respect. People should not be afraid to speak up here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Completion of the Examination of the Report and Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly and Preparation of a Draft Report in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Joint Committee (13 Dec 2017)

Peter Fitzpatrick: This is a very serious issue, and in fairness I think Senator Mullen is correct. If we go ahead and approve this it is going to allow abortion on demand, as far as I am concerned. I think it is totally and utterly wrong. I said it from day one. The child's heart beats after three weeks, and I think it is very important that the people out there realise that if we pass this, it will be...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Appeals (16 Jan 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1582. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a pension appeal by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54549/17]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Proposed Legislation (16 Jan 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 1602. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to initiate legislation to regulate tip sharing arrangements in the service industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55201/17]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 Jan 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I was very pleased to have the opportunity to serve on the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. I found it very testing and, I have to be honest, sometimes very troubling. The proposal that we are debating here today about repealing the eighth amendment and also the number of weeks at which any legislation will permit abortion to take place is not something that was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (18 Jan 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 161. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2391/18]

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Sorry, Chair-----

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I put my hand up before the last Deputy.