Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)

I want to make it clear that I support the principle of choice in regard to childbirth. However, home births can only take place in safe circumstances and it would be extremely remiss of the State to preside over a situation where we did not insist on having that indemnity. I presume the Senator supports the State playing that role and insisting that practising midwives are adequately covered. This provision provides the safeguard.