Elaine Loughlin: Shelving of safe access zone legislation insulting to women

The Department of Health explained it was because there was "a limited number of reports of protests or other actions relating to termination of pregnancy"

Anti-Abortion protesters stand across the road from Holles Street Hospital in Dublin City Centre in 2019. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie.

The quiet shelving of legislation to provide for safe access zones is yet another example of how the State fails to protect women.

It can be difficult to get angry when you have been fatigued by countless abuses, blunders and a complete lack of understanding and empathy from those in power.