Safe zones for people accessing abortion services at GP offices or hospitals are expected to be agreed by the Government next month. Breaches of the exclusion zone regulations could result in fines or penalties, but this is still to be finalised. Under the proposals, zones would provide safe areas around facilities where services, including abortion, are provided. The Irish College of General Practitioners has called for safe access for patients visiting doctors and backed a motion at a meeting earlier this month. The HSE will not release a breakdown of which GPs provide abortion services, in case facilities become targets for protestors.

Source: Irish Examiner May 20, 2019 03:33 UTC