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Healthcare Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Questions (976)

Carol Nolan

Question:

976. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if specific protocols are in place for healthcare workers with regard to the provision of pain relief for unborn babies prior to late-term abortions in view of the peer-reviewed evidence that unborn babies feel pain; if so, to make them publicly available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4001/26]

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Written answers

As the PQ relates to operational matters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct response to the Deputy.

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