Belfast abortion clinic to open today

The island of Ireland's first private abortion clinic will officially open today amid protests from pro-life campaigners.

Belfast abortion clinic to open today
Thu, 18 Oct, 2012 - 08:20

The island of Ireland's first private abortion clinic will officially open today amid protests from pro-life campaigners.

The Marie Stopes centre on Belfast's Great Victoria Street offers terminations, each costing £450 (€556.90).

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