Legislation on safe access zones ‘an important step’ - Stephen Donnelly

The government has approved new laws for abortion "safe access zones" which will make it illegal to protest outside locations offering abortion services. The proposals will see a 100-metre buffer zone imposed outside clinics while anyone in breach of the law could face a €2,500 fine or six months in prison. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss safe access zones, the National Children's Hospital and the ongoing RTÉ pay scandal...

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16.25 27 Jun 2023

Legislation on safe access zones ‘an important step’ - Stephen Donnelly

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16.25 27 Jun 2023

The government has approved new laws for abortion "safe access zones" which will make it illegal to protest outside locations offering abortion services.

The proposals will see a 100-metre buffer zone imposed outside clinics while anyone in breach of the law could face a €2,500 fine or six months in prison.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly joined Anton Savage on The Hard Shoulder to discuss safe access zones, the National Children's Hospital and the ongoing RTÉ pay scandal...