Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Minister correctly referred to the consultation by two doctors or medical practitioners and the committee. That would further strengthen the argument for the word "necessary". Surely in good faith they could arrive at a decision of "necessary" without being questioned on that. They would be well equipped to do that given their medical expertise.

There is an issue around the medical advice given to the Minister. The Minister mentioned the Attorney General's advice and that it was privileged. That is fine and I accept that. I have two supplementary questions. Was any other legal advice provided to the Minister or the Government on the issue outside of that legal advice?