Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

-----when she presents in the manner outlined in the Bill because it is very difficult to pre-empt what people would do.

If the Government and the Minister are serious about dealing with the issue then why confine it to good faith, why not look at the evidence-based medical practice? Why not include medicine-based best medical practice? Why confine it to good faith? Good faith is very wide. That is not to question the good faith of clinical professionals or doctors but it leaves a very wide umbrella under which decisions can be made.

If we are serious about protecting and supporting women through what is potentially the most difficult time in their lives we should make sure that decisions are bases on the best medical evidence and not just on good faith. That is why I support these amendments.