Abortion services to be 'phased in' next month, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said abortion services will be “phased in” next month, adding services will not be available “in every hospital”.

Abortion services to be 'phased in' next month, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said abortion services will be “phased in” next month, adding services will not be available “in every hospital”.

Speaking in Dublin, Mr Varadkar said the legislation still has to pass the Seanad, may have to go back to the Dail and will have to be assessed and signed into law by the President before services can commence.

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