Stephen Donnelly asked to explain 'confusing and contradictory' messages on abortion review

Orla O’Connor, National Women's Council director, said significant legal changes and practice improvements were required if the Termination of Pregnancy Act is to guarantee equitable, accessible and legal abortion for all in need. File picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The Abortion Working Group has written to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly raising serious concerns over "confusing and contradictory" messages on the legally mandated abortion review.

The group, which is chaired by the National Women’s Council (NWC), said this review was announced last March, however, there is still a lack of clarity regarding the timeline or scope of the work.