James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

He is absolutely right that I cannot guarantee that, by the very lack of the Bill being in the Legislature we have no notification of the terminations that have taken place even though they are legal since 1992. We have no certification. We have no need for a second opinion. He also acknowledged that they do not take place. The Senator talked of torture but that implies the wilful infliction of pain which this Bill is not about. He also mentioned the ability to experience pain and to suffer as a consequence, which I clearly outlined would not be the case.

Senator Mullen talked about a profound disrespect for life and I utterly reject his claim.