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Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I do not think he is. I made two comments yesterday and had to go back on them because the Minister said they were wrong. I would appreciate if the Minister would listen today.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It is not fair.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Deputy should indicate when he wishes to speak.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I will speak to the amendments generally first and then move them individually later. The Minister appears to think the Bill protects freedom of conscience, but that is not true. Conscientious objection appears to be provided for in the Bill, but on closer inspection, it disappears completely. Freedom of conscience is a vital human right according to the European Court of Human Rights....

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Will the Minister address the issue around the obligation?

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I feel that it is not in the Government's abortion plan. I am aware it was asked earlier on, but I believe the Government has left this out and overlooked it. Perhaps the Minister can tell me-----

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: There are two more speakers and then we will go for a break.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On a point of order, Deputies Durkan and others need to show a bit of respect and allow the Deputy to finish. If they want to say something afterwards, they can do so then. They are all getting a fair-----

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: They are getting a good run.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Through the Chair, I think that it is a wee bit unfair.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: In fairness, other Deputies have asked the Minister questions and he has given them long answers. Is there a reason he will not answer us? I cannot understand it. I think the Minister is shying away from us. He should show some kind of decency here.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: We promise that the Minister will be able to speak.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: So have we-----

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I left on three occasions because I had to go to the toilet.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I move amendment No. 148:In page 15, line 33, to delete “or midwife” and substitute “, midwife, hospital or institution”.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I move amendment No. 149:In page 16, to delete lines 1 to 4.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I move amendment No. 152:In page 16, lines 2 to 4, to delete all words from and including “make” in line 2 down to and including line 4 and substitute the following: “inform the person requesting a termination of pregnancy that it may be available/availed of from another medical practitioner.”.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I move amendment No. 158:In page 16, between lines 6 and 7, to insert the following:“ “healthcare worker” includes a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or pharmacist and any person training or studying to qualify or work as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or pharmacist;”. I will return to this on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I move amendment No. 159:In page 16, to delete line 12 and substitute the following:“of 2011; “participate in carrying out a termination of pregnancy” means participate directly or indirectly in carrying out a termination of pregnancy, and includes— (a) prescribe, dispense, sell, advertise, promote, distribute or otherwise provide medication used for termination...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Nov 2018)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I move amendment No. 160:In page 16, to delete line 12 and substitute the following:“of 2011; “participate in carrying out a termination of pregnancy” means participate directly or indirectly in carrying out a termination of pregnancy, and includes refer a pregnant woman for the making of a certification in respect of or for the carrying out of, a termination of...