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Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Based on the suicide clause, the Bill is unconstitutional. I would like the Minister for Health to tell me whether the Attorney General and Cabinet are satisfied that it is constitutional. Do they have doubts about its constitutionality? Many Members will come in here tonight and vote for this Bill, and will vote against amendment No. 56, on the basis they believe they have no other choice...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (10 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Will there be a requirement for physical infrastructure changes in any of the approved centres?

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: It is important to realise that this is a human rights issue and that is the way I look at it. With respect to all religions and none, this is immaterial. In many respects, these amendments go to the heart of the differences people have because, with the exception of Deputy McGrath’s amendment, there is a failure to recognise the position of the unborn human life. That failure...

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: On a point of order, I do not mean to be disruptive but I seek clarification. The Taoiseach said on the Order of Business that if additional time was required later in the evening, the House will facilitate it. How will that procedure take place?

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Human Rights Issues (10 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 66. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views regarding forced organ harvesting (details supplied); his plans to bring forward laws that will stop all Irish companies, organisations, persons, physicians and the health services from being accomplices in the heinous crime of organ trafficking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33846/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Investigations (9 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 147. To ask the Minister for Finance the position on recent revelations regarding Anglo Irish Bank (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32871/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Regulation of Sunbed Use (9 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 473. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to sunbed regulations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33923/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 503. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 559 of 18 June 2013, the position regarding an operation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33093/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (9 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 527. To ask the Minister for Health the reason gestational diabetes is no longer covered on the long term illness scheme and the primary care reimbursement service no longer pay for items prescribed for gestational diabetes even if the local Health Service Executive office has issued approval; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33316/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Septic Tank Registration Scheme (4 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 172. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the grants available for the upgrade of septic tanks; the cut off registration date; and if the property has been sold in the interim, the new owner will be able to avail of the grant. [32645/13]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Regulation (4 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: 253. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position in relation to a matter (details supplied) regarding the "Prime Time" programme which gave a shocking insight into the state of child care here and the issues that need to be addressed urgently by the Government: if she will ensure all child care services are affordable and high in quality by providing State subsidies,...

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I am opposed to this section of the Bill.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Yes.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I will be happy to get an explanation on that on Report Stage.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: The question was why they did not have the treatment here in Ireland.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I thought this Bill would not lead to a change in practice.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I will bring the Minister back to a change of practice.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: It is important to note that it will lead to a change of practice. That is what I am trying to establish.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: I wanted to speak to the section because I am opposed to it.

Committee on Health and Children: Select Sub-Committee on Health: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Billy Timmins: Based on the discussion, the issues I want to raise are pertinent to the section. We have spoken about this Bill giving rise to clarity. I have much sympathy for the Minister, the Minister of State and those in the Department in trying to formulate legislation arising from what I perceive as a flawed judicial decision 21 years ago. Retrospectively we are trying to legislate for something...