David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry if Senator Cahill believes I am being humorous. I am certainly not being humorous but I am teasing this matter out as I am required to do as an elected Member of Seanad Éireann.

The Minister has confused matters further by introducing a High Court or Supreme Court ruling on the question of pregnancy. Is the Minister of State suggesting that somebody under the age of 17 years cannot get pregnant? People get pregnant at quite early ages. It may be very regrettable but it is a fact. At what age can people be married?