Person: Savita Halapanavar

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Women have long fought for this control of their own bodies

THIS is an important day for the women of Ireland, writes Victoria White. We have said we can have babies. Our bodies know how it’s done. We just need a little help and encouragement. And now they’re listening. 

Convenience is reason why we use the UK

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Taoiseach urged to recall Dáil over abortion controversy

X case is irrelevant to Savita’s death. The problem is the eighth amendment

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Pro-life campaigners warn legislation would lead to abortions 'on demand'

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HIQA announces terms of reference for Savita inquiry

Savita inquiry chairman given authority to seek medical records

The chairman of the team investigating the death of Savita Halappanavar has been given the authority by the HSE to go to court to seek the release of medical records to assist his inquiry.

Thu, 22 Nov, 2012

HSE inquiry to go ahead without cooperation of Praveen Halapanavar

The solicitor representing Praveen Halapanavar has said that any attempt by the HSE inquiry to access the hospital records of his wife will be challenged.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2012

MEPs to gather in Strasbourg to call for X legislation

Over 50 MEPs will gather outside the European Parliament in Strasbourg later to call for Ireland to legislate for the X case.

Wed, 21 Nov, 2012

Reilly to examine and publish expert report on abortion legislation

The Minister for Health has said that he will thoroughly go through an expert report into abortion legislation before deciding the best course of action.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Bishops express sympathy for Halapanavar but support current legal and medical measures

The Irish Bishops Conference has tonight expressed its sympathy to the family of Savita Halapanavar.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2012