Protests outside abortion providers 'include graphic images, religious imagery and aggression'

Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan.

Weekly protests against abortion services that occur outside maternity hospitals include displays of graphic images, religious imagery, and physical or verbal aggression, the Oireachtas Health Committee has heard.

The aggressive nature of the protests was outlined as the committee discussed the complexities of protecting health facilities providing abortion while also protecting women’s privacy as part of work on the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services (Safe Access Zones)) Bill 2022.