Harris adamant that abortion services will be available from January 1

Minister for Health Simon Harris says it will take time to embed abortion services across the country, however, he is adamant that from January 1 women will be able to access abortion services in Ireland.

Once the legislation is signed into law by President Higgins the Minister said he can immediately authorise the HSE to start a public awareness campaign called My Options which will include advertising, leaflets and a 24-hour helpline operated by counsellors and nurses.