Just one in 10 GPs providing abortion services in Ireland, says report
“I took abortion pills in Ireland which didn’t work and then I was 13 weeks so my GP said I have to go to England.” Just one in 10 GPs are providing abortion services in Ireland, a new report has shown. The research, published by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWC), shows that less […]
5 years ago
The HSE is investigating a privacy leak after an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital
Simon Harris has asked the HSE to investigate the situation. According to RTE, The Health Service Executive is currently investigating an apparent breach of patient information. The situation occurred after a woman who had an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital claimed she was contacted by anti-abortion activists. Allegedly, the woman in question got a […]
7 years ago
Abortion Bill creates tension in the Dáil as TDs argue over public funding for services
Abortion legislation is scheduled to pass through the Oireachtas before Christmas, but the deadline seems very tight in light of new clashes. Earlier this month, the Minister for Health Simon Harris issued a warning to TDs deliberately trying to delay legislation passing through the Oireachtas. A comprehensive team including consultant obstetrician Peter Boylan, together with […]
8 years ago
Labour Party firmly against any religious involvement in new maternity hospital
The Labour Spokesperson on Health, Alan Kelly has vehemently opposed any religious interference in the new maternity hospital at St. Vincent’s. Minister for Health Simon Harris has yet to implement a compulsory purchase order to buy the religious owned site at St Vincent’s Hospital for the State, despite being urged by Labour to do so as far back as […]
8 years ago
Everyone is talking about the two devastating stories on Claire Byrne Live last night
Last night’s Claire Byrne Live focused on the upcoming referendum which takes place this Friday, May 25. With only three days left to go until we cast our vote on whether or not the eight amendment should be repealed, Claire Byrne invited two couples on to the show, who have both suffered the horrific […]
8 years ago
Saoirse Ronan and fellow Irish actors stand in powerful video to repeal the eight amendment
“In Ireland today…” Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy, Andrew Scott and Liam Cunningham are among a list of top Irish actors who are showing their support behind the ‘Together For Yes’ campaign in a brand new video published on the campaign’s social media channels this evening. The powerful and chilling video lists the variety of ways […]
8 years ago