After the Repeal referendum in 2018 saw the country change the laws around abortion, the reality of the legislation is far from perfect.
came in in 2019 and as the three-year review approaches, there are a number of changes the organisation demands the government take on board.
Speaking at the conference, Orla O’Connor, Director of the National Women’s outlined the changes that need to be made to the legislation, which also included conscience based refusal to services, changes to MyOptions and the regional gaps in access to abortion services. “This review is the moment for changing that, for widening access to essential healthcare and for ensuring no woman has to travel. If we are to guarantee equitable, accessible and legal abortion for all women and pregnant people in Ireland, we need to see full decriminalisation in line with the WHO guidance., the panel explained that it is as if Repeal never happened in Ireland and the barriers to accessing abortion in this country still make it difficult for pregnant people.
In her heartbreaking statement, Lynch described how her son wasn’t going to make it and she decided to end the pregnancy, but due to the 12 week limitation, she was refused.
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