We have had an independent review of the operation of our abortion legislation. Indeed, it is being debated this morning at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Health and there will also be votes in this regard this evening. While these aspects have highlighted the challenges and the need for reform of the legislation, the most perfect legislation we could have would be useless if people cannot safely access these services.

I ask the Government to tell us when the safe access zones legislation will come forward and when it will come before the House to be debated. It is essential but we have that, along with the other changes.

I know that legislation is currently being drafted. We appreciate the importance of ensuring that there is a safe and appropriate environment outside hospitals that are providing this health service. In answering a question on another aspect of this from Deputy Bacik, I reference the fact that a group has now been set up in the HSE to deal with all of the implementation and operational issues that are being raised in the report that is being discussed today.