Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has insisted the Government is “fully committed” to introducing legislation on safe access zones around healthcare facilities that provide abortion services. The statement follows reports in today’s Irish Examiner that the Government had scrapped proposed laws on safe access zones. Minister Donnelly confirmed that “officials in the Department of Health continue to work with me to ensure safe access around medical facilities”. “As Minister for Health, I am fully committed to the introduction of legislation on safe access zones around our healthcare facilities. “A priority for me as Minister for Health is women’s healthcare and the provision of safe services for all women,” Minister Donnelly said.

Source: Irish Independent August 07, 2021 12:56 UTC