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- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: Yes, very briefly. I am concerned that the Minister and Senator Mullen both referred to pre-signed batches of documents. That seems to me to be a very dubious practice. I hope that the Minister can reassure the House that this will be precluded by the Bill. If not, I hope that the Minister or somebody in the House will bring forward an amendment to ensure that this practice shall not...
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: Is there anything in the Bill to prevent pre-signing?
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I want to raise an issue that has been brought to my attention by the Rape Crisis Network Ireland. I imagine the Minister will agree with me that those involved are really at the coalface in dealing with the situation day after day, so they must be listened to with particular attention. They are concerned about access to care for survivors of rape. They make the serious point that some of...
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I thank the Minister very much. I am most grateful.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I do not wish to interrupt Senator Mullen but, on a point of order, before the Minister leaves, could I ask whether the substituting Minister has the authority to accept amendments in the absence of the Minister? I apologise for interrupting Senator Mullen.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: It never is.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: We very much appreciate the presence of the Minister. He is taking this Bill seriously and treating the Seanad with great respect.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: As I would like to see the Bill pass as quickly as possible, I will restrict my contribution on this occasion and simply quote a group of medical practitioners and professors who have briefed me on this matter to give a specific clinical example. They said:"Avert" is ordinarily understood to mean "prevent". Therefore, in situations where an abortion would considerably reduce risks to life...
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I welcome that the Minister has indicated that he will engage in this area. I take it that he will and that he will also examine the specific clinical case that I mentioned. It was brought to my attention by medical practitioners and medical professors. I am referring to the question of placenta accreta. That is a situation that develops and gets worse and worse. An intervention at an...
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: It is not possible to reduce something that is non-existent.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: If the doctor certifying was scheduled to do another operation, was scheduled to be abroad or whatever, of course, another doctor should come in. I do not see what significant difference it makes. The woman is anxious to receive this treatment. If she receives it, it does not make the slightest difference who performs the operation.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I did not expect the Minister to.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I move amendment No. 13:In page 9, line 5, to delete "examined" and substitute "consulted with".
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I move amendment No. 19:In page 9, line 22, to delete ", or within 28 days of, and substitute "or shortly after".
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I heartily agree with the Senator.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I largely agree with the Senator's grounds.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2018)
David Norris: What is No. 16?
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I thank Senator Freeman.
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I support Senator Freeman. It is appalling that websites that tell people how to commit suicide should exist. Recently, there was a case before the courts where a man murdered his wife, having contacted a site called, How to Murder Your Wife, where he got precise instructions. It is outrageous that such things should be allowed on the Internet. I also wish to mention the Health...
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)
David Norris: I was just going to ask.