78% of Irish people in support for abortion change

The overwhelming majority of Irish people would be in favour of legalising abortion in circumstances beyond what is currently allowable, a new study shows.

A Red C poll for Newstalk radio reveals 78% of people surveyed think abortion is an appropriate course of action in the case of rape or incest; while 76% support it in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities.

The poll also shows 61% of people support decriminalising abortion in cases of non-fatal foetal abnormality; and 59% in cases where the woman experiences suicidal feelings.