Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to make a final point. There is no provision in section 9 to consult the person responsible or father. We do not know the circumstances so I ask Senators not to jump to claims of rape, incest and everything else. Natural situations do arise and I will not mention the court case that is taking place. There is no regard for the person, whatever the circumstance, who is responsible for conceiving the foetus. He could be very suicidal if the child is aborted but the Government side may not like to hear that point. At the end of the day, they are all glad to be here and glad to be alive. They are all very glad to have experienced life so please do not deprive somebody else of life.