'There are problems with this legislation' - Labour demands review of abortion laws

Mr Kelly said it is not acceptable that in the middle of a global pandemic, 375 women travelled to the UK last year

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly (pictured) called on Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to clarify why Health Minister Stephen Donnelly suggested the review of abortion in Ireland is likely to omit any examination of the laws passed by the Oireachtas in 2018. Photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A review of abortion in Ireland should include the laws and not be limited to the operation of them, the Dáil has heard.

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly called on Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to clarify why Health Minister Stephen Donnelly suggested the review is likely to omit any examination of the laws passed by the Oireachtas in 2018.