A Government minister has said all the facts should be known in an abortion case that was raised in the Dáil on Thursday.
It is reported the woman, who was allegedly refused an abortion by a leading maternity hospital, will travel to England for a termination.
Two TDs claimed in the Dáil that the woman was refused a termination in the case of a fatal foetal abnormality at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.
Ruth Coppinger and Bríd Smith said they had been contacted by the woman.
In a statement the hospital said it cannot comment on individual cases, but that it had no role whatsoever in approving an abortion.
It said: "Maintaining a patient's confidentiality is not only an ethical requirement for the Hospital, it is also a legal requirement as defined in the Data Protection Acts (1998) and (2003).
"In the context of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 and the latest draft Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Pathway for Management of Fatal Fetal Anomalies and/or Life-limiting Conditions Diagnosed During Pregnancy: Termination of Pregnancy (Draft 16, 15.01.2019), the board of guardians and directors of the Coombe... has no role whatsoever in certifying a termination of pregnancy."
It added that recent media coverage suggesting the board has had a role in determining whether or not the criteria have been met "are untrue."
"Very distressing situation"
While the National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has called on the Department of Health to intervene.
Its director Orla O'Connor said "Our thoughts... are with the woman at the centre of the case.
"The legislation is clear; two doctors are required to certify a termination."
"This must be a very distressing situation for the woman who had no option but to contact her public representatives."
"This case has the potential for widespread anxiety for women in Ireland. The wishes of the woman and her doctor must be respected."
It has called on the Department of Health to intervene "as a matter of urgency" so that the woman can access medical services.
Junior Minister Mary Mitchell O'Connor told Newstalk Breakfast we need to have the full facts of the case.
"I think it's a really sensitive story and I don't think we can rush to judge.
"The board have said that they have no role in the ruling of the case - I do think we need to have the full facts.
"But I do also know that we must acknowledge it is a new service, there are new challenges of course around a service such as this.
"But the service is significantly better than what was there on the 31st of December, when women had to leave the country, leave the jurisdiction to travel abroad for a termination of pregnancy - or they had to purchase medication illegally online.
"Nineteen maternity hospitals have signed up to provide this service, so obviously there are challenges at the beginning of this service - but as I said I'm not going to rush to any judgement".
