Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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375. To ask the Minister for Health the meetings and dates on which he met with stakeholder organisations and professional bodies (details supplied) in relation to the implementation of termination of pregnancy services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43255/18]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The following meetings took place regarding the implementation of the expanded service for termination of pregnancy:

- 1 June —Terminations for Medical Reasons Ireland;

- 14 June — Opposition Members Briefing;

- 13 September — START (Southern Taskgroup on Abortion and Reproductive Topics);

- 2 October — Stakeholders Meeting (HSE, Medical Council, RCPI, ICGP, IOG, IFPA, START, and Well Woman's Clinic)

- 2 October — National Women's Council of Ireland.

I am pleased to say that Dr. Peter Boylan has been appointed by the HSE to assist with their preparations with the implementation of arrangements for termination of pregnancy and related services. Dr. Boylan's role will include consultation with key stakeholders, in particular he will play a key role in liaison with medical colleges to ensure robust clinical guidelines are developed to support the delivery of the service.