Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026
By Juliette Gash

There have been robust exchanges at the Health Committee with disagreements between members and witnesses over the mandatory three-day waiting period under current abortion legislation.

Two pro-life GPs, who do not themselves provide abortion services, were called as witnesses today. Dr Andrew O'Regan told the committee that the three day wait "has given women time to reflect and draw on available supports."

Continued: https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0930/1593490-robust-exchanges-abortion-wait/