
Bill Introduced to End Ireland's Three-Day Abortion Wait Period
A new bill has been introduced in the Dáil by the Social Democrats, seeking to update Ireland's abortion laws. The proposed legislation specifically aims to abolish the three-day waiting period for abortions.
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Bill introduced to abolish ‘patronising and paternalistic’ three-day abortion wait period
Social Democrats say ‘cooling off period’ lacks scientific basis
By Ellen O’Riordan, Marie O’Halloran
Read full article →Bill aimed at updating abortion laws introduced in Dáil
A Social Democrats bill aimed at updating Ireland's abortion laws has been introduced in the Dáil and will now be heard at a second stage.
Read full article →Social Democrats to introduce bill updating 'patronising and paternalistic' abortion law
The bill aims to address the shortcomings identified in a 2023 review by barrister Marie O’Shea.
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