IFPA claims three-day abortion wait is 'unreasonable and paternalistic' 

IFPA medical director Dr Caitríona Henchion: 'There is nothing in our data to indicate that the three-day wait, required by law, influences their decision.' Picture: Andres Poveda

An “overwhelming majority” of women already knew they wanted an abortion when they accessed services, making the three-day waiting period unreasonable and paternalistic, the Irish Family Planning Association has claimed.

New data based on analysis of 484 women’s cases indicates almost all went ahead with a termination but many were “unhappy” at delays.