TDs Voted To Decriminalise Abortion and Abolish The 3 Day Waiting Period

“Abortion is an irreversible decision. The baby cannot be brought back to life after an abortion. The enormity of this decision should allow for some time to think things through. It is the Human condition that we all make mistakes, none of us can say that we haven’t made mistakes, especially at a time of stress or crisis”.

“Another shocking admission by the authors of the report was that they did not speak to some mothers who had suffered adverse incidents due to the way the legislation is being implemented. I raised the case of Baby Christopher, a fully healthy baby boy who was aborted at 15 weeks gestation due in large part to the absence of properly qualified staff. I have spoken to the mother of Baby Christopher and others who are very disappointed that the author of the report never reached out to speak with her in person or over the phone. This absence of research is incredible. This review prioritises access over women’s safety. It proposes a reduction in staff qualification and numbers of staff in dealing with these very complex cases. It does this to increase access to abortion. It will, if implemented, lead to a repetition of the harrowing wrong that was done to the parents of Baby Christopher”.