Abortion Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Ceisteanna (542)

Terence Flanagan

Ceist:

542. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an outline of the number of women he forecasts to seek an abortion under the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill in 2013 and 2014 based on recent trends of information collected by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29023/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I wish to inform the Deputy that no official statistics are maintained in relation to terminations of pregnancy in Ireland. Therefore, I am in no position to issue any forecasts on the number of women who may undergo this medical procedure following enactment of this Bill.