Doctors won’t be forced to dispense abortion pills

Doctors who are opposed to abortion will not be forced to dispense the abortion pill, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.

Doctors won’t be forced to dispense abortion pills
Tue, 15 May, 2018 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

Speaking at a yes event in Dublin alongside former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald, Mr Harris said a conscientious objection provision will apply, should the people decide to repeal the Eighth Amendment on May 25.

Mr Harris referred to a gathering of doctors at the weekend in favour of repeal, saying the group made it clear that “the status quo is not working”.

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