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There is set to be sweeping changes to Ireland’s rules on abortion

The Irish Times reports that the changes which will go before cabinet next week include the decriminalisation of doctors, a change to the waiting period to access termination medication, and changes to the granting of abortions in the case of fatal foetal abnormalities. With more this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Alana Ryan Women’s Health Co-ordinator at the National Women’s Council of Ireland.

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07.00 21 Apr 2023


There is set to be sweeping changes to Ireland’s rules on abortion


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The Irish Times reports that the changes which will go before cabinet next week include the decriminalisation of doctors, a change to the waiting period to access termination medication, and changes to the granting of abortions in the case of fatal foetal abnormalities.

With more this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Alana Ryan Women’s Health Co-ordinator at the National Women’s Council of Ireland.


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