Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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647. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding medical personnel in hospitals if they refuse to assist with abortions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2786/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy may wish to note that, in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights and the Medical Council’s Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Medical Practitioners,the Act clarifies that medical practitioners, nurses and midwives with a conscientious objection will not be obliged to carry out or assist in carrying out lawful terminations of pregnancy, unless the risk to the life of the pregnant woman is immediate, i.e. in an emergency situation.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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648. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of money that will be spent to upgrade theatres so that they are suitable for abortions to be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2787/14]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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No specific theatre upgrades are required to facilitate procedures to save women's lives under the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013.