Seanad debates

Monday, 22 July 2013

Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage

 

5:50 pm

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

I also want to speak about the amendment proposed by my colleagues, Senators Walsh and Wilson. We had a lengthy discussion on medical procedures on Committee Stage. Obviously, it is regrettable that in order to advance an argument, we sometimes have to use language that we cannot sanitise. One cannot sanitise the truth. If the language used has caused upset to any individuals, particularly anyone who would have had a miscarriage, I certainly regret that from my point of view. I know a Member of the House spoke about that last week. I would extend the deepest sympathy because I know-----

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