Group says anti-abortion protest at Cork hospital shows need for safe access zones

Together for Safety advocate, Karen Sugrue, said: 'We voted for safe access to medical care, and five years on, we still do not have that'

A hospital spokesman said protests have been taking place since legislation allowing for terminations was enacted after the 2018 referendum. File picture: Larry Cummins

An anti-abortion protest took place again at Cork University Maternity Hospital this week, which Together for Safety advocates said shows the urgent need for safe access zones.

In July, the Government gave approval for legislation on 100m safe access zones around healthcare services providing termination of pregnancy.