I raise an issue very relevant to the Order of Business and on which I call for the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, to appear before the House.

In The Times, Ireland edition, Ellen Coyne reports today that a number of anti-abortion activists have taken to writing to general practitioners, GPs, offering free ultrasounds conducted by a fake agency. It is made even more deceptive by a letter suggesting doctors could face legal action for "assaulting" women unless that GP had recorded evidence that the woman consented to a termination of pregnancy. This cohort of activists uses such names as The Women's Centre, Good Counsel Network Ireland and Ultrasound Services WCN for the purposes of sounding legitimate. The bogus clinic previously came to our attention when an undercover video was posted of a woman receiving untruthful, unscientific advice, which was used to prevent her from having an abortion such as suggesting an abortion could cause cancer or that women who have abortions are vulnerable to committing child abuse.

Let us be under no illusions. Those who wish to deceive doctors and shame vulnerable women are not justified in what they are doing. We have had national conversations about this issue and had referenda on the subject. The public has given its answer as to whether abortion services should be available to women. We have had enough stories of shame and stigma and those who wish to return to that by protesting, offering GP services or posting confidential doctor and patient information online should reconsider their actions. Given that legislation has now been passed, I ask the Leader to ask the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, to come to the House to discuss how we can best protect women in vulnerable situations.

I acknowledge the efforts of the Leader to get the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, to come to the House to deal with the question of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. I appreciate the work he and his office have done on the issue, but, unfortunately, at this stage the Minister still has not indicated when he will attend the House. I have been patient on the issue, but I feel I have no alternative but to propose an amendment to the Order of Business tomorrow to call for the Minister for Health to attend to discuss the HSE plan for 2019 and the issue of not providing additional supports and services for families with members suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I will do this reluctantly and hope the Leader will be able to contact me in the morning to indicate when the Minister will attend. If he does so, I will give a commitment not to try to amend the Order of Business.