Rotunda master’s comments on abortion criticised

Comments by the new master of the Rotunda that women carrying babies diagnosed with fatal foetal abnormalities should not have to travel to the UK for an abortion have been criticised by a group representing parents of such babies.

The group, One Day More, said it was “disappointed” at comments by consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist Fergal Malone concerning abortion in the case of babies diagnosed with life-limiting conditions.

In an interview in yesterday’s Irish Examiner, Prof Malone said the position at the Rotunda was that they would “wish to provide all care to our patients here”.