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Why is it it taking so long to get Safe Access Zones?

The introduction of Safe Access Zones outside clinics offering abortion services will today be discussed at the Oireachtas Health Committee. 5 years on from the repealing of the 8th amendment, no laws on safe access zones which would ban protest outside clinics have been enacted despite then Health Minister Simon Harris ensuring they would be. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Trish Horgan, GP in Cork and provider of early medical abortion.

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07.10 18 Jan 2023


Why is it it taking so long to get Safe Access Zones?


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The introduction of Safe Access Zones outside clinics offering abortion services will today be discussed at the Oireachtas Health Committee.

5 years on from the repealing of the 8th amendment, no laws on safe access zones which would ban protest outside clinics have been enacted despite then Health Minister Simon Harris ensuring they would be.

Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Trish Horgan, GP in Cork and provider of early medical abortion.


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