Written answers
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Department of Health
Abortion Services
Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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518. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered the dangerous impact of telemedicine abortion in cases of unidentified ectopic pregnancies due to the absence of a physical examination and ultrasound; the steps that his Department and the HSE have taken to address this concern; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22090/22]
Michael Collins (Cork South West, Independent)
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519. To ask the Minister for Health the way in which an accurate assessment of a pregnant women's gestational stage can be determined under current telemedicine restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22103/22]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 518 and 519 together.
As the Deputy’s question relates to a service area, I have referred this question to the HSE for direct response.
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