Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I also oppose amendment No. 4. It reduces the level and standard of care that people expected when they voted to repeal the eighth amendment and put it in our hands to decide. I believe we should make haste slowly. GPs were mentioned. The 1967 Act in the UK provided for two GPs. We have to tread carefully and ensure it does not widen the scope. A significant number of GPs have difficulty with the issue as have many midwives and people who contacted me. We need to make haste slowly.