State paid for teen’s abortion abroad

THE State paid for a teenage girl to travel abroad for an abortion in 2005, the Irish Examiner has learned.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2006 - 00:00

Shaun Connolly Political Correspondent

The Health Service Executive, which succeeded regional health boards last autumn, confirmed a teenager had been taken to Britain for an abortion.

The HSE would not discuss details of the case to protect the anonymity of the girl in their care, however, a court order was secured for the termination.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

A male patient consults with a doctor about prostate cancer or some other disease.

Prostate cancer screening can lead to men facing unnecessary treatment, study finds

'It is sad for a fan of Eurovision': West Cork man says Irish fans support boycott of song contest

'Unfair gloss': RTÉ's Bakhurst grilled over reclassification of Derek Mooney and pay implications

Courts Place: Britain Person: Liz McManus Person: Health Minister Person: Micheál Martin Organisation: Irish Examiner Organisation: HSE Organisation: Labour Party Organisation: Supreme Court Organisation: High Court Organisation: Coalition government

<p>Over 1,000 domestic abuse reports were made every week last year to gardaí</p>

1,000 domestic abuse reports made to gardaí every week last year

READ NOW

State paid for teen’s abortion abroad

1,000 domestic abuse reports made to gardaí every week last year

Lunchtime News

Latest

State paid for teen’s abortion abroad

Unlimited access starts here.

1,000 domestic abuse reports made to gardaí every week last year

Lunchtime News

Latest

Most Read