Anger over five-year delay to safe access zone legislation for abortion services

A cross party group of senators, TDs, and campaigners from Together For Safety in support of the Safe Access To Termination of Pregnancy Bill at Leinster House on Kildare Street, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

A letter raising serious concerns over delays to safe access zone legislation has been sent to the Oireachtas Health Committee by advocacy group Together for Safety.

The legislation is designed to protect women and pregnant people from harassment and intimidation when accessing a termination but has yet to be enacted.