Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Again, the language is quite clear. The legislation refers to protecting girls from the risk of pregnancy. The Oireachtas has a responsibility to protect girls from the risk of pregnancy. We are not in any way suggesting that somebody under 17 cannot become pregnant. Such a suggestion would be preposterous. The Supreme Court adjudication dates from 2006.