Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 May 2012
17 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the terms of reference of the expert group established as a result of the A, B and C case in the ECHR; and if he will confirm if they will receive oral or written submissions from interested parties [24141/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe terms of reference of the Expert Group on the ABC v Ireland Judgment, as approved by Government on 29th November 2011, are as follows:
To examine the A, B and C v Ireland judgment of the European Court of Human Rights;
To elucidate its implications for the provision of health care services to pregnant women in Ireland;
To recommend a series of options on how to implement the judgment taking into account the constitutional, legal, medical, and ethical considerations involved in the formulation of public policy in this area and the over-riding need for speedy action.
The Expert Group is to report back to the Government within six months of establishment by means of a written report. The Group will meet on a periodic basis. I wish to assure the Deputy that the Group may receive written submissions from interested parties and additional relevant experts and professionals.
