Nurses’ group to decline abortion requests in Irish hospitals

A 100-strong group of current and retired nurses will refuse to co-operate with any requests for an abortion in Irish hospitals.

Nurses’ group to decline abortion requests in Irish hospitals
Sat, 04 May, 2013 - 01:00
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

The Catholic Nurses Guild of Ireland (CNGI) took the stance after the publication of proposed abortion legislation.

The draft bill allows for individuals to decline to take part in an abortion for personal reasons, on condition that they then transfer the patient to another medic.

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