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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Business of Joint Committee (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: I just want to say one thing. In fairness, Deputy O'Brien has admitted that he said my name. I wanted to raise this because I have attended every session. I have asked most of the witnesses questions. Since joining the committee, I have not once issued a press release. Deputy O'Brien mentioned that people-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Business of Joint Committee (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: If I have to say anything, I say it in here. We are entitled to ask questions of any witness. I just want to put on the record that not once have I rushed away from this committee. I have never issued a press release. I have treated everyone, pro-life and pro-choice, fairly.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Business of Joint Committee (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: Matters are getting out of hand. I want an opportunity to ask questions of the witness. I do not want her to turn around in an hour or two and say that she has not-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome Dr. Lohr from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service. The head of Dr. Lohr's organisation, Ann Furedi, recently spoke on television about how she feels that abortion should be available for sex selection, if a woman finds that she is expecting a baby girl but wanted a baby boy that should be grounds for an abortion. I think most people find it quite upsetting that anyone would...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: Is Dr. Lohr familiar with the statement made on the programme?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: My question was whether Dr. Lohr thought abortion should be allowed on the grounds of gender. What does she think? Her CEO seemed to think it should be one of the grounds. She also stated on the same programme when she was talking about sex selection that it should always be down to the woman to make the decision for herself because she will live with it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: I am talking about a boy or a girl. I am talking about gender selection.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: On the same programme, Dr. Lohr's boss said she thinks the current time limit in England of 24 weeks, or six months, should be dropped. Most people would be horrified at this thought which suggests the life of a baby can be ended so easily. There was no question of attempts being made to save the baby's life, just that abortion should be available after six months. Currently, English law...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: Dr. Lohr stated earlier that abortion is an extremely safe procedure but the earlier in the pregnancy it is performed, the better it is for the woman's physical well-being. I cannot understand how an organisation with more than 40 locations in the UK has not been able to come here and provide me with the two answers I seek. I asked how many abortions had been carried out in BPAS clinics. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: Dr. Lohr stated earlier that she goes to schools and colleges. What does she encourage these schools and colleges to do apart from gender selections and increasing legal abortion from over six months? I am just asking a few simple questions. Earlier I thanked Dr. Lohr very much for coming in today. She had a good presentation. I am just very disappointed with the answers I am getting. I...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: No.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: I spent a lot of time going through these questions and looking for answers. In fairness, I thank Dr. Lohr very much for coming here today but I am very disappointed. This is a charity organisation and some of the statements and the things it is doing in the UK are out of proportion. I am disappointed that a representative has come over here but cannot give me the answers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: International Context: Dr. Patricia Lohr, British Pregnancy Advisory Service (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: If Dr. Lohr gets the opportunity, I ask her to look at the programme "Loose Women" which is a daytime programme here which a lot of people watch. Dr. Lohr's CEO has-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Termination in Cases of Foetal Abnormality: Ms Liz McDermott, One Day More (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome Ms McDermott and thank her for her presentation and for sharing her thoughts with us. Many people remark to me that there is a real lack of support for parents who find themselves in unplanned and difficult situations in Ireland, and Ms McDermott's experience has proven this to be true. She spoke about the contrast between the two visions, as she sees it, for these parents. Will...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Termination in Cases of Foetal Abnormality: Ms Liz McDermott, One Day More (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: Ms McDermott mentioned perinatal hospice care. She believes unnecessary abortions happen because people do not know about perinatal hospice care. That is a real tragedy for women and their families. How many people does Ms McDermott think are affected by this every year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Termination in Cases of Foetal Abnormality: Ms Liz McDermott, One Day More (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: This is my last question. Ms McDermott says the eighth amendment acknowledges the right to life and that it does not claim to be its author, merely its protector. Will she elaborate on that?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (22 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: It is important that maternal deaths are fully investigated by way of a coroners inquest and that there is greater clarity and transparency in mandatory reporting of certain types of deaths. It will be an offence for a responsible person not to report a mandatory reportable death to the coroner. The Bill will also extend legal aid for certain inquests in civil law. This is a priority Bill....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (21 Nov 2017)
Peter Fitzpatrick: 347. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive a hospital appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48918/17]
- 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)
Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Chairman I thank the witness for her presentation today. Let me begin by clarifying a few matters. The Irish Family Planning Association is affiliated with the largest abortion providers in the world, the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Am I correct that they fund some of Dr. Henchion's activities?
- 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)
Peter Fitzpatrick: That is my first question.