Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013
666. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will list the terms of reference and the membership of the oversight committee which he set up regarding the Protection of Maternal Life Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19113/13]
View answerGiven the sensitivity of the topic, the complex constitutional and legal issues involved, and the political interest in this area, as the Deputy is aware, I have established a dedicated Oversight Committee to supervise the development of the legislation. The purpose of this Committee is to establish and maintain a clear mechanism for internal communications between the Social Inclusion Unit, senior management in the Department and the Ministers in the Department of Health and to ensure that the Ministers in the Department of Health are regularly updated on the progress achieved in the drafting of the legislation. The membership of the Committee is outlined below.
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Minister for Health |
– Dr James Reilly |
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Minister of State at the Department of Health |
– Mr. Alex White |
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Minister of State at the Department of Health |
– Ms. Kathleen Lynch |
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Secretary General |
– Dr. Ambrose McLoughlin |
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Chief Medical Officer |
– Dr. Tony Holohan |
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Social Inclusion Unit PO |
– Ms. Geraldine Luddy |
