Interdepartmental Working Groups

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 March 2018

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Ceisteanna (647)

Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

647. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress of the interdepartmental group on the ancillary recommendations of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution; the expected timeframes for the conclusion of the group's work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12771/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

I established this Group to address and formulate an effective and comprehensive response to the issues raised in the ancillary recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. I intend to bring a Memorandum to Government, requesting approval of a proposal to progress the recommendations, by the end of March.