Frustration in Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as Martin and Harris set to back Sinn Féin abortion bill

The Dáil has debated Sinn Féin's bill which seeks to remove the three-day reflection period that a woman must wait between seeking an abortion and accessing the service
Government TDs told the 'Irish Examiner' Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris had campaigned for Repeal on the basis that a three-day reflection period would be built in to the legislation. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Government TDs told the 'Irish Examiner' Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris had campaigned for Repeal on the basis that a three-day reflection period would be built in to the legislation. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 - 21:27
Louise Burne

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will vote in favour of a Sinn Féin bill to remove the three-day wait for abortion services.

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael members expressed frustration that their leaders have confirmed their intentions.

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