Girl, 14, in HSE care decides against abortion

A 14-YEAR-OLD pregnant girl in the care of the Health Service Executive (HSE) decided against an abortion just before the authority was due to ask the district court to allow her travel abroad for the procedure.

Her mother was believed to be absolutely opposed to her ending her pregnancy while her father, who lives abroad, supported her wish.

There were fears that the mother’s position would complicate and prolong the court hearing of an application due to be submitted by the HSE about two weeks ago.