Anti-abortion protests have been taking place at hospitals and clinics in 10 counties 

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said he is 'committed' to introducing safe access zones but his Department has not responded to queries submitted by the Irish Examiner more than two weeks ago. Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Anti-abortion protests have taken place across at least 10 counties despite Department of Health claims that there have been "limited" reports of demonstrations.

Research currently being carried out by Maynooth University in collaboration with the Together for Safety Campaign has found that anti-abortion campaigners have targeted GP surgeries and clinics in Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Louth, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford, and Wicklow.