Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

As I have made clear, there are two reasons for the argument in favour of ultrasound. First, it could save a life. One would hope that if people regard human life as having any value before birth, that would be seen as a good reason. Second, it seems to be the case that there should be a requirement for the woman to be sure of her dates. I have not heard clarification on this reason. What happens when mistakes occur, particularly in cases involving people in vulnerable situations? Will people be able to avail of a get-out clause for liability by saying "we did not do an ultrasound, and the mistake was not ours"? I do not think the Minister of State has been well served by the information supplied to her. She did not answer the question I asked about what the medical insurers have said. If there is any information that can be given to me in response to that very specific question, I would be grateful to receive it.