Poll: 87% of Irish people support wider access to abortion

The vast majority of people in Ireland want abortion decriminalised and access expanded, a poll for Amnesty International has found.

The survey of people during the general election showed almost two-thirds of people want politicians to show leadership and deal proactively with the controversial issue.

Colm O’Gorman, director of the human rights group in Ireland, said the incoming government is being told to make abortion reform a priority. “This poll demonstrates yet again that on the issue of abortion, Ireland’s people are way ahead of their political leaders,” he said.