Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

First, I am not aware, and I have read the Bill a number of times, that the word "abortion" is mentioned even once. When talking about the language used in the Chamber we ought to take that into account.

Second, I concur with Senator O'Keeffe. My understanding of the legislation is that it formalises the law as it stands and gives clarity on the law as it already stands. I ask the Minister of State to answer one quick question. Given that we are simply enshrining the law as it currently stands, is she aware of abortion tourism to Ireland?

Third, there has been talk of abortion tourism. That is a repulsive idea by Senator Ó Domhnaill.