500. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2018 in relation to the review of the abortion legislation, his predecessor promised a comprehensive evaluation of the law, data and operations (details supplied); the reason the review being carried out appears to be an internal, Departmental coordinated review with no oversight from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health or an independent chair; the reason for the departure departed from the original commitment; if he will commit to the original plan for an external and independent review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27140/21]

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500. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that in 2018 in relation to the review of the abortion legislation, his predecessor promised a comprehensive evaluation of the law, data and operations (details supplied); the reason the review being carried out appears to be an internal, Departmental coordinated review with no oversight from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health or an independent chair; the reason for the departure departed from the original commitment; if he will commit to the original plan for an external and independent review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27140/21]

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