Proposals coming for safe access zones outside abortion facilities, says Stephen Donnelly

Stephen Donnelly has said ensuring safe access to termination of pregnancy services remains an "ongoing priority".

Proposals for the introduction of safe access zones outside maternity hospitals and clinics providing abortion services will be brought forward next spring, the Health Minister has promised.

However, the Department of Health maintains there has only been a limited number of reports of anti-abortion protests which they claim is "extremely positive".