Colm Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the section, I believe the Title is correct. It is also important to realise that this legislation does not in any way move outside the terms of Article 40.3.3° of the Constitution. Senator Jim Walsh, in his contributions this morning and yesterday, has indicated that this legislation is over-ruling that element of the Constitution. That is not the position. The legislation stays within the remit of the Constitution which is quite clear that the State has a duty to protect the life of the unborn and this legislation will do nothing to change that position. It is giving protection both to the unborn and the mother, which is what we are talking about. Therefore, the Title of the Bill is correct and accurate and a true reflection of what we are trying to achieve in the Oireachtas.