Jillian van Turnhout (Independent) | Oireachtas source

That is not a matter for today's debate, although having discussed it many times previously, perhaps the issue should be the subject of a separate debate. I understand the frustration this creates.

I will clarify a matter for Senator Mullen related to the UK Abortion Act of 1967. Where time limits do not apply, the Act does not expressly deal with whether the threat to life is physical or otherwise. The provision relates to a threat to the life of the woman, whereas the 24 week term limit applies where there is a risk of injury to physical or mental health.