Statement by Irish Consultant Obstetricians

April 1992, Dublin Ireland

"As Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, we affirm that there is no medical circumstances justifying direct abortion, that is circumstances in which the life of a mother may only be saved by directly terminating the life of her unborn child".

John Bonner, MA, MD, FRCOG Prof. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Trinity College, Dublin

Eamon O'Dwyer, MAO, FRCPI, FRCOG, Prof. Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UCG

David Jenkins, MD, FRCOG, Prof. Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UCC

Kieran O'Driscoll, MD, MAO, FRCPI, FRCOG, Emeritus Prof. Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, UCD

Julia Vaughan, MB, MAO, FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist