“This legislation will deliver on a longstanding government commitment to ensure that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety, with dignity and privacy.” Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has confirmed the Government’s approval to introduce Safe Access Zones around all healthcare settings providing abortion services. A spokesperson explained: “This legislation will […]

2 years ago

Prosecutors say the woman misled healthcare staff. A woman has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after she went through with an abortion after the legal time limit during the Covid lockdown. Campaigners and MPs in the UK are reacting with complete outrage with many insisting that abortion rights are not only […]

3 years ago

A message was read out at masses across the country this morning criticising the government for “changing the narrative” on abortion. Five years on since Ireland’s abortion referendum, the Catholic Church are marking the occasion by both delivering a critical message to mass-goers and the distributing of a two-page document entitled ‘Abortion: Changing the Narrative’. […]

3 years ago

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the abortion review is “about improving access to services”. The Cabinet is set to receive a review of Ireland’s abortion services in the coming weeks, before it is sent on the the Oireachtas Health Committee. The news was delivered by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly today on RTE’s News at […]

3 years ago

It has been described as “rigid” and is said to be harming women. The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) has called for the 12-week limit on abortion services in Ireland to be removed. According to new data published in the sexual and reproductive healthcare provider’s activity report for 2020 and 2021, the IFPA’s early abortion […]

3 years ago

Safe access zones are set to be established. Anti-abortion protestors could face fines and prison time as part of plans being brought forward at Government level. Speaking on Wednesday (27 July), Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly noted that he has secured Cabinet approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones around healthcare premises […]

3 years ago