Concern at Simon Harris' call to expedite abortion

Several members of the Oireachtas health committee have expressed concern over Health Minister Simon Harris’ demand to expedite liberalised abortion laws.

Several members of the Oireachtas health committee have expressed concern over Health Minister Simon Harris’s demand to expedite liberalised abortion laws.

The legislation, which would allow abortions up to the first 12 weeks of pregnancy in all cases, passed the second stage in the Dáil yesterday by 102 votes to 12, with seven abstentions.