Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator raised a few issues regarding the Christmas timeline. He welcomed pre-legislative scrutiny and raised issue relating to industrial action and inclusive language. I will bring them to the Minister.

Again, I think he will agree that those who wish to protest about termination of pregnancy may continue to exercise that right practically everywhere else, including outside of these Houses but such protest may not occur at the access point of healthcare services where the intention of protest activity is, or could reasonably have the effect of, influencing a woman's private healthcare decision. I understand departmental officials are working with the Office of the Attorney General to progress the drafting of the Bill. I will try to get the Senator as much information as I can.