Ireland – Doctors could be allowed refer women to UK for abortion ahead of new services

Doctors could be allowed refer women to UK for abortion ahead of new services
Referendum Bill expected to be signed by President next week following Supreme Court ruling

Sat, Sep 8, 2018
Brian Hutton

Doctors in Ireland could be allowed refer women to the UK for abortions in the coming months ahead of planned new services here in January, Minister for Health Simon Harris has signalled.

The abortion referendum Bill is expected to be signed by President Michael D Higgins next week following a ruling on Friday by the Supreme Court blocking any further legal challenges to last May’s referendum result.

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