Niamh Griffin: A decade on, opinions differ on how much has changed since Savita's death

Former TD Ruth Coppinger criticised the “political cowardice” in not moving faster on change, pointing to limited geographic access to abortions.
Niamh Griffin: A decade on, opinions differ on how much has changed since Savita's death

Protestors outside Leinster House on November 21, 2012, in memory of Savita Halappanavar. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Savita Halappanavar's death at just 31, a decade ago on Saturday, shocked the Irish public and devastated those who loved her. 

While her death is entwined in campaigns around reproductive care, not everyone agrees that should be the case.

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