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Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: It is very helpful that Deputy Rabbitte says that, because I am blue in the face trying to get people to see that this is an environment where we want the information. We are looking at women's health care in regard to the eighth amendment of the Constitution. It is very important that we hear from as many witnesses as we can who are relevant to the proceedings. In fairness to Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: I am indebted to Deputy Rabbitte for making that point.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: Deputy Rabbitte is fine for time. The exhibit that is on the screen is from a presentation by Dr. Abigail Aiken, who we asked to attend as a witness, following on from Ms Justice Mary Laffoy having pointed out that this was an issue we needed to investigate further because they did not get to spend as much time on it during the deliberations of the Citizens' Assembly. That may be of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: It is also important to point that fair procedure would indicate that witnesses are entitled to give more than a "yes" or "no" answer. The answer can be concise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: By all means, pose the question to Mr. Behan but the witnesses are not required to give "Yes" or "No" answers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: Mr. Behan is answering the question. The Deputy has to give him a chance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: In fairness to Deputy Fitzpatrick, his time is very tight, which is perhaps why he is looking for a "Yes" or "No" answer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: Can we get some hush in the room please? That includes in the Gallery.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: Before I let the witness answer, does the Deputy have something to substantiate those claims, in order to protect the committee?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: As long as it can be found on the public record. I thank the Deputy for clarifying that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: Okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: I just have to clarify though.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: The Deputy should feel free to recommend somebody.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: If there are any agencies that the Deputy would like to invite, they will be most welcome in this committee if they agree to attend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: I am not going to get into a debate about this now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: I know what the Deputy is saying.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: We voted on the status quo; we did not vote on the repeal issue. I think that view is being propagated in a way that is unhelpful to this committee's work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: No, the Chair is actually speaking.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: Now the time is up. I do not want to get into a debate about this while we have witnesses in the room. With respect, we can have a debate about this at another time if the Deputy wishes. There will be a more appropriate opportunity. I do not wish to cut the Deputy off, but it is not appropriate to get into this subject right now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Socioeconomic Context: Dr. Caitriona Henchion and Mr. Niall Behan, Irish Family Planning Association (15 Nov 2017)

Catherine Noone: All I can say in response is that they are misinformed. I call Senator Mullen.