John Gilroy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes. I am speaking to both. Senator Bacik has pointed out the technical fault with the amendment's use of the word "current". It must fall on this point alone. As the Minister and others have mentioned, the amendment is also prescriptive. This legislation relates to an immediate and substantial risk to the life of the mother and allows no room for the introduction of the politician, the lawyer or the priest into the argument. I will leave it at that for the time being, although I will say more later. The amendment is technically and ethically incorrect.