More than 10,000 pregnancy terminations in Ireland last year

More than 10,000 pregnancy terminations in Ireland last year

The HSE has also submitted a report, as required under the act, on reviews carried out in 2023. 

Some 10,033 pregnancy terminations were carried out last year in Ireland with the majority taking place in early pregnancy.

In 2023, 21 procedures were carried out due to a risk to life or health; seven due to a risk to life or health in an emergency situation; 129 due to a fatal fetal anomaly; and 9,876 in early pregnancy.

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