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Irish government passes abortion bill and promises access to services ‘with dignity and privacy’

Irish government passes abortion bill and promises access to services ‘with dignity and privacy’

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly has today confirmed the Government’s approval to introduce Safe Access Zones around all healthcare settings providing abortion services. A spokesperson today explained: “This legislation will deliver on a longstanding government commitment to ensure that anyone needing a termination of pregnancy can access services in safety, with dignity and privacy.” Last […]

3 years ago

New bill will allow both women in a same-sex relationship to put name on birth cert

New bill will allow both women in a same-sex relationship to put name on birth cert

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has announced a new bill. The bill will see both women in a same-sex relationship be able to put their name down on their child’s birth cert. Previous laws meant that only one female parent could put their name on their baby’s birth certificate. The minister has said that […]

8 years ago