John Gilroy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Yes, to support that contention. However, Senator Ó Domhnaill omitted three small words which change the entire complexion of the point and undermines his entire argument and credibility along with it. If we were to add, “Abortion does not decrease the risk of suicide in individual patients”, it would change the entire complexity of the argument. We do not know if it does. There is no evidence.

Senator Ó Domhnaill quoted Dr. Fergusson. I will quote him fully:

I think it would be misleading for anyone to state emphatically that abortion does or does not help suicidal women.

Again, Senator Ó Domhnaill left out five small words which changed the whole complexion of what he said.