Rise in seizures of abortion pills ‘shows need to enact vote’
Sean Pollock
November 18 2018
The number of abortion pills seized by the Health and Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) has risen by 57% in the last year.
Figures released by the HPRA show that 644 pills were confiscated between January and September. Some 409 pills were seized during the same period last year, and the total for 2017 was 487.
Public list of GPs providing abortion 'now likely'
Pharmacists seek right to have conscientious objection
Eilish O'Regan and Shona Murray
June 12 2018
A public list of GPs who are registered to provide medical abortions may be necessary to ensure women looking for a termination are not left confused about where to get the service, it emerged yesterday.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reiterated that while GPs can have a conscientious objection to providing medical abortions, they will be ethically obliged to refer a woman to a doctor who is participating in the scheme.
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