David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I beg his pardon. It is the conscience of Minister Ross. We have had this fabulous - and I use the word in its correct application - resonance with the War of Jenkins' Ear. It seems to me that it is avoiding the issue altogether, which is the repeal of the eighth amendment. The Attorney General is usually quite cautious and says things are unconstitutional and we have to take her word. There is such a thing as Cabinet confidentiality. All the medical experts in charge of maternity hospitals tell us this is defective. Unlike Mr. Cabinet Minister Gove, I would be rather inclined to listen to the experts from time to time on the odd chance that they might have something informed to say on the subject.