With just three weeks to go before the planned introduction of abortion in Ireland, there remains widespread scepticism among health professionals that the deadline of January 1st will be met. So when will abortion become legal in Ireland? From next month, abortion will be available on request up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Abortions from nine weeks on will take place in hospital maternity units. The continuation of pregnancy, and the risk of some tissue from the pregnancy remaining in the womb, is possible, but not probable, after a medical abortion.

Source: The Irish Times December 08, 2018 00:56 UTC