Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

The point is that it is simply wrong to suggest that an amendment that seeks to mirror an aspect of the UK regime somehow shames women. I think that shows how much the goalposts continue to move on this issue. These restrictions apply not just in the deep south of America but have been introduced in many US states in recent years but that is a debate for another day.

Each of the categories outlined in this amendment are part of the mandatory data collection on each abortion carried out in the UK. I will make a key point. Such information was considered vital to addressing health inequalities and improvements in public health policy, as well as maintaining consistency-----