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- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: The Deputy has not been here.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: She does not believe in that.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I want to put on the record that we tabled fewer than 20 amendments out of 66. In the debate at the Select Committee on Health, we tabled one sixth of the total amendments. It is factually incorrect to say all of us spoke for seven minutes and then two minutes. I would like the House to be aware of that and the record to be corrected, but I do not think it will happen. As Deputy...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Can I continue? We have more of it here, a Cheann Comhairle. Where is the democracy? I appeal to the Ceann Comhairle. An offer will be made to the woman to view the ultrasound image and to listen to the heartbeat. If that is impossible for some people, we do not want to be cruel about that. I was present when my wife gave birth to all my babies and it was wonderful to hear the heartbeat...
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: If Deputy O'Connell had been here when we were talking about it, she would know that but she has been in and out tweeting, doing media interviews or whatever else.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: If she was here, she would have heard it.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Can I finish?
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Can I finish, without interruption?
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I said the Deputy left the Chamber and, therefore, she did not hear our contributions.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I could say other places as well.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: She is looking for headlines again.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: No.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Can I continue? It was said we had notions in our heads and that we were dreaming up these amendments. Deputy Harty pointed out that they might be on the wrong sections.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: I do not believe they are, but I was interrupted.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: We have given careful consideration to these amendments. We tabled a limited number and we are not coercing anybody to do anything. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for protecting our right to speak. Some would like to silence us.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Not to look at it.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: No manners.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Ruthless.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: Spread the damage. Try to say we are trying to force any pregnant woman to see an ultrasound.
- Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) (29 Nov 2018)
Mattie McGrath: We are merely asking that ultrasounds be offered and be taken and that any professional standards be maintained. Dr. Boylan, who was quoted, has been appointed as a lead on this whole matter. I would love to know what kind of a contract he has and what kind of remuneration he is on because this is a very lucrative position.