Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chair for the notification. The Supreme Court decision 20 years ago set out the view that there was a need for legislation. I believe this is the way forward, but it is not legislation which allows abortion on demand. It is a question of establishing legislation to follow through on the amendment passed in 1983. The way forward is through legislation and regulation and there is a certain timeframe in which to put them in place. We must all make a contribution on both sides of the argument. It is a question of planning. We must not put the issue on the back burner for time immemorial.