Sinn Féin proposes bill to remove three-day wait for abortion

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald announced the party will move legislation in the Dáil on Tuesday. Picture: Angus Rae.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald announced the party will move legislation in the Dáil on Tuesday. Picture: Angus Rae.

Sinn Féin is to bring forward legislation to remove a three-day wait period for abortions in early pregnancy.

At present, there is a three-day waiting period between GP consultations prior to a termination.

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