Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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1045. To ask the Minister for Health the remit, membership and terms of reference for the abortion legislation review group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53003/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 was signed into law on 20 December 2018 and commenced on 1 January 2019. Section 7 of the Act states that “The Minister shall, not later than 3 years after the commencement of this section, carry out a review of the operation of this Act”.

The review of the operation of the Act is being progressed this year, in line with statutory and Government commitments.

As I have stated previously, an independent expert will be appointed to lead the review, which will comprise a three-part approach to appraise the operation of the Act, with strands focusing on service users, service providers and a public consultation.

An opportunity will be provided in the coming months for interested groups, organisations and members of the public to provide their views to inform the review.

Upon completion of the review, a full report with any necessary recommendations, will be submitted to me, as Minister, for consideration. I will submit my recommendations, with the report, to Government.

Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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1046. To ask the Minister for Health the details and timelines for the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53004/21]