Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The amendment proposes widening the list of medical practitioners permitted to carry out the medical procedure at issue in the legislation. However, other than in an emergency, a termination of pregnancy should only be carried out by an obstetrician or gynaecologist. This strict provision is to ensure that the procedures are carried out by highly-skilled and qualified relevant medical personnel only, in order to secure the best possible care for the woman whose life is at risk and for the unborn. I cannot, therefore, accept the amendment.