Debate ends as abortion Bill passes Dáil vote

The right of a woman to access abortion to save her life - including from suicide - has been enshrined for the first time in Irish legislation following a historic Dáil vote shortly after midnight.

Debate ends as abortion Bill passes Dáil vote
Fri, 12 Jul, 2013 - 02:14

By Mary Regan, Political Correspondent

The right of a woman to access abortion to save her life - including from suicide - has been enshrined for the first time in Irish legislation following a historic Dáil vote shortly after midnight.

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