Abortion law adequate, but we lack compassion

Consequent to the recent controversy about a young asylum seeker whose pregnancy was induced early, there are whispers in the wind for a more liberal abortion law.

Restrictive divorce rules were signed into law in Ireland in June, 1996. By 2006, 59,000 divorces had been granted.

Legislation on abortion is adequate. What matters most is that top-class, unbiased counselling and sympathetic advice are available when needed. They were not available for the asylum seeker.