Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

A pro-repeal chairperson, with pro-repeal activist research also cited by the Minister of State, relying on a study based on a very small sample from a group of pro-abortion doctors rather than relying on HSE data provided in reply to questions in the Dáil, does not sound like wide-ranging independent research. The report chairperson was quick to cite evidence internationally in favour of removing the waiting period but ignored other countries that have waiting periods. For example, Belgium, which is hardly a conservative country, has a six-day waiting period. There was no interest at all in that side of the argument. Some people are tired of people with no fairness, scruples, ethics or professionalism driving analysis on how the new abortion law is working. Two things are clear. First, abortion rates have gone up dramatically and, second, some abortions are taking place in late term, with no consideration of precautionary pain relief for the unborn involved. That is savage. The Government and all those who turn a blind eye or advocate this kind of public health policy ought to be ashamed of themselves.