Abortion now legal in Ireland as President signs Bill into law

Abortion has become officially legal in Ireland after President Michael D Higgins signed the Bill into law today.

Thu, 20 Dec, 2018 - 16:33

Abortion has become officially legal in Ireland after President Michael D Higgins signed the Bill into law today.

The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 will allow access to abortion on request for up to 12 weeks and on restricted grounds beyond this from January 1.

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