Social Democrats' proposed amendments to abortion laws are 'problematic'

Proposals from the Social Democrats to decriminalise medical doctors who carry out abortions after the 12-week gestation period are problematic, the Government has said.

TDs are set to debate proposed reform of Ireland’s abortion laws on Wednesday, as Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns calls for the removal of the three-day waiting period.

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