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- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that amendments Nos. 4, 5, 10, 13, 18 and 23 have been grouped and are being discussed together, by agreement. We cannot allow a further debate on one of the sections in one hour.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can do so when we get to them if it is necessary. I note what the Senator has said.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Subject to what the Minister has said, Senators Norris and Mullen have both indicated they want to contribute. I call Senator Mullen.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, briefly.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has already said, in terms of this group of amendments, that he wants to reflect further between here and Report Stage and that he is open to consultation and suggestions. The Minister can come back in, if he so wishes.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being withdrawn?
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: As a signatory to the amendment, the Senator has that right.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 5 has already been discussed with amendment No. 4. It is an alternative to amendment No. 4.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister clearly stated that he is open to consultation.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 6, 14 and 37 are related and may be discussed together.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has been very clear in his reply. I omitted Senator Higgins the last time. Does she want to make a brief comment? I did not omit her intentionally.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator Ruane pushing amendment No. 6?
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Government will not accept the amendment. Does the Senator wish to comment?
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I should remind Senator Mullen that we are dealing with a collective Government situation whereby Ministers represent each other and vice versa. I know where you are coming from Senator Mullen, so if the Minister wishes-----
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister may wish to add something further.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: He has made it clear but I will allow you to come in again, Senator. It is not my intention to stymie debate.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I think we are at odds with one another here. We will let the Minister in to have the final say.
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Does the Minister have anything further to add?
- Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We have come to an impasse so I will ask Senator Mullen if the amendment is being pressed.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.