Legislation for 'exclusion zones' for abortion services passes through Dáil

These healthcare facilities include GP practices, maternity hospitals, and family planning clinics.

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly during a press conference at Government Buildings in Dublin. Picture date: Wednesday October 11, 2023.

Legislation to make it illegal to protest within 100 metres of facilities providing abortion services has passed the Dáil.

The safe access zones legislation was voted through by 117 votes to 10 and will now be sent to the Seanad before going to the President for final approval.