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Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: People knew.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I completely agree with the Minister. It was perfectly clear that this 12-week period was envisaged. I said on the record of the House that I thought the Government was foolish to do so because I thought it was too honest. I thought it would frighten people off. One would have to be deaf, blind, dumb and batty not to know that this period was 12 weeks. Everybody knew and that is what...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: It is about the effect of the amendment.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: No, that is fine.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I said both.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: It does not.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Senator Mullen has coined it.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Would the Cathaoirleach consider fining speakers for repetition?

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I move amendment No. 26:In page 10, to delete lines 4 to 9. The three-day limit imposes a harmful and unnecessary limitation. It will inhibit access for pregnant people who will struggle to attend multiple doctors' appointments and it should be removed. If the mandated waiting period is not removed, the Bill should be amended to allow doctors to waive it where observing the waiting period...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: What he said-----

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Senator Mullen is not talking about that. I am surprised the Chair has not heard that he is not talking about the amendment. It is perfectly plain he is not talking about that.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: It is.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I will withdraw it with a view to tabling it again on Report Stage.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I can understand the ideas behind this proposal. I would be horrified to think, however, that a doctor would not take these circumstances into account. Any decent humane doctor and somebody who specialises in obstetrics and gynaecology will be interested in the welfare of women and the child. I cannot encompass a situation where a doctor would willingly cause pain to a foetus. Although I...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Maybe it should be p-i-s-s.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Yes. Loitering with intent.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Girls get raped.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: I oppose the amendment too. It is far too rigid. We have heard a great deal from Senators Mullen and Ó Domhnaill about the humanity of the foetus, but what about the humanity of the girl? My sympathy is entirely with the girl in such a situation. Unfortunately and very regrettably, rape by a father is not as rare as some people seem to believe. It happens relatively regularly. It...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

David Norris: Yes, the girl is a victim. If a girl goes to a doctor and explains this intimate situation in good faith, it would be wrong for the doctor to unilaterally decide to inform her parents. The amendment amounts to compelling doctors to do so. It is wrong and I regret that it has been tabled because it shows a lack of sympathy for the girl in such a situation. I am sorry to have to say that,...