The 30-year-old accused, who is Sudanese, is also charged with possession of an article with blade or point in a public place and making threats to kill
Legislation being debated on Wednesday night proposes the use of counselling notes in trials only being permitted where there is a risk of an unfair trial
The Taoiseach said private maternity care in Ireland is 'not sustainable', noting that babies born in private hospitals are sent to public hospitals to avail of a neonatal unit