Katherine Zappone backs early help from doctors

Women having to travel abroad for abortions should be facilitated by doctors here ahead of reforms on terminations being passed into law in the wake of the yes vote, according to Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Ms Zappone said it was a “very good idea” and a “practical idea to support women now”.

The Independent minister suggested the Government and Dáil could come back early from the summer recess in order to speedily pass into law the abortion reforms.