Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

1:15 pm

Photo of Brian Ó DomhnaillBrian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I would be happy to do that. For the avoidance of doubt, I refer again to the definition of life. Where is there contained in the Bill such a definition? I have not observed it. Perhaps the Minister of State might outline that. The Bill is entitled the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill - where is the legal definition that relates to the protection of "life" contained within it? That may be one for the Minister for Health.

Senator Walsh made a point about the need to seek the advice of the Attorney General. Such advice should be made available to all Members of the House, irrespective of our political colours, especially in the case of such a defining piece of legislation in the history of the nation.

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