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A review of Ireland’s abortion legislation is due to be published today

The Department of Health is set to publish a review of Ireland’s abortion legislation later this morning. Recommendations include making the current 3-day wait period optional, decriminalising medical practitioners, and extending the 12-week time limit to access abortion without condition, under certain circumstances. To discuss the review, Shane was joined on the show by Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central, and Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader.

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07.15 26 Apr 2023

A review of Ireland’s abortion legislation is due to be published today

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07.15 26 Apr 2023

The Department of Health is set to publish a review of Ireland’s abortion legislation later this morning.

Recommendations include making the current 3-day wait period optional, decriminalising medical practitioners, and extending the 12-week time limit to access abortion without condition, under certain circumstances.

To discuss the review, Shane was joined on the show by Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central, and Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader.