Ireland: Harris concerned by abortion counselling reports

An undercover investigation of abortion advice services highlighted information being given by one centre

Monday 05 September 2016, RTE News

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he feels "a bit sickened" by reports concerning a pregnancy counselling centre and the kind of advice it seems to be giving about abortion.

Mr Harris said he was extraordinarily concerned and what he had read in the newspapers today was very alarming and very worrying.

He said he has asked his officials for an update and to present him with all policy options, including regulation.

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Ireland: Health minister ‘sickened’ over claims by Dublin pregnancy counselling centre

Health minister 'sickened' over claims by Dublin pregnancy counselling centre

An undercover reporter was told: "You will be at breast cancer risk"

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he feels "a bit sickened" about information being given out at an Irish pregnancy counselling centre.

Mr Harris was responding to footage showing a Dublin-based centre advising an undercover reporter that terminations can lead to breast cancer, and turn a woman into a child abuser.

He said he would consider introducing regulations to ensure women are provided with factual information about their reproductive choices.

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