Joint Committee on Health publishes its Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the general scheme of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022

Speaking on the report, Committee Cathaoirleach Seán Crowe TD said that “The Joint Committee on Health agreed to undertake pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme in 2022, following which it held three meetings in public session and considered written submissions from a number of stakeholders. The public sessions gave the Committee a valuable insight into both the legislative and practical challenges facing this new piece of legislation.”

Deputy Crowe said “The Committee has recommended that a clear, practical and effective system of recording prior warnings be included in the Bill. The Joint Committee hopes that this recommendation, and the discussions raised during the pre-legislative process will assist Minister Donnelly and Department officials in strengthening this piece of legislation.”

Read the full report here