Women deserve a carefully considered abortion provision
Monday, June 18, 2018
Prior to legislation, the Government must take time for research and consultation on contraception and abortion services, says Claire McCarthy.
IT is more than three weeks since the referendum on the Eighth Amendment. With a turnout of over 64% and a Yes vote of 67%, voters gave the Government a strong mandate to repeal the Eighth and introduce abortion services in Ireland.
The challenge now is to ensure the services are provided appropriately, safely, and in a manner acceptable both to women and healthcare providers.
On May 31, six days after the vote, a group of doctors met in Cork to discuss these issues. The group was comprised mainly of GPs and obstetricians and gynaecologists based in Cork and Kerry. We all supported a Yes vote in the referendum; we have all experienced the negative effects of the Eighth, and are all relieved to finally see it repealed.
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