Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 41: To ask the Minister for Health and Children her views that legislation should be introduced to address the decision of the European Court of Human Rights that a woman who has cancer and was refused a termination of pregnancy had her rights violated by the State; if she has received legal advice on the issue; her plans to publish legislation to address same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1562/11]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Independent)
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My Department - in conjunction with its legal advisors - is examining options for implementing the judgment handed down by the European Court of Human Rights in the A, B, and C case on the 16th December 2010. The issues involved are complex and we intend to consult with relevant stakeholders before developing proposals for Government.