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Those who stage anti-abortion protests within 100 metres of relevant healthcare facilities are now liable for prosecution (stock pic)

Safe access zone abortion legislation comes into effect

New safe access zone legislation comes into effect today to ensure people accessing termination of pregnancy services can do so safely and with dignity.

Ireland • 17 Oct 24

The bill passed in the Seanad following many hours of debate

Abortion legislation passes all stages of Oireachtas

The bill that allows for the introduction of abortion services in Ireland has passed all stages of the Oireachtas and will now go to President Michael D Higgins to be signed into law.

Politics • 13 Dec 18

Peadar Tóibín has been suspended from Sinn Féin once before, in 2013

Tóibín suspended from Sinn Féin over abortion vote

Sinn Féin TD Peadar Tóibín has been suspended from the party for six months after voting against abortion legislation.

Politics • 01 Nov 18

The Mater Hospital confirmed last week it would comply with the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act

Mater board member resigns over abortion stance

Dublin priest Fr Kevin Doran has resigned from the Mater Hospital's Board of Governors and the Board of Directors after the hospital confirmed it would comply with the new law on abortion.

News • 02 Oct 13

Mater Hospital board spokesman said the legislation would be discussed within weeks

Mater cannot carry out abortions - board member

A member of the board of the Mater Hospital in Dublin has said it cannot comply with the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act.

News • 07 Aug 13

President Michael D Higgins held four hours of discussions with the Council of State

President signs abortion legislation into law

President Michael D Higgins has decided not to refer the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill to the Supreme Court and has signed it into law.

News • 30 Jul 13

President Michael D Higgins sought the advice of the Council of State on the legality of new abortion legislation

President convenes Council of State over bill

A meeting of the Council of State has been held by President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin to consider the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

News • 29 Jul 13

There were angry scenes during the last day of debate on the bill

Abortion legislation passes final stages in Seanad

The Seanad has passed the final stages of the Government’s Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill by 39 votes to 14.

News • 24 Jul 13

Fianna Fáil Senator Darragh O'Brien said comments by some of his colleagues were upsetting

Abortion legislation passes Seanad committee stage

The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill has moved a step closer to completing its passage through the Oireachtas after it passed committee stage in the Seanad tonight.

News • 18 Jul 13

Peter Mathews brought the term to a close

Dáil rises for eight-week summer break

The Dáil has adjourned for its summer break, with TDs set to return to Leinster House at 2.30pm on Wednesday 18 September.

News • 18 Jul 13

Six days have been set aside for the passage of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill through the Seanad

Seanad begins debating abortion legislation

The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill has begun its passage through the Seanad.

News • 15 Jul 13

TDs voted by 127 to 31 in favour of the bill

Dáil votes in favour of abortion legislation

The Government has passed legislation for the first time allowing for abortion in limited circumstances.

News • 17 Jul 13

Lucinda Creighton was one of 24 TDs to vote against the amendment

Lucinda Creighton resigns as junior minister

Paschal Donohoe has been appointed Minister of State for European Affairs after Lucinda Creighton voted against the Government in a vote on the abortion legislation.

News • 12 Jul 13

Over 160 amendments to Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill tabled

Dáil debate on abortion law amendments

The Dáil has now disposed of the first nine proposed amendments to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, and is discussing amendment ten, out of 165.

News • 17 Jul 13

Lucinda Creighton has proposed a specific suite of treatments for pregnant women who are suicidal

165 amendments to abortion legislation submitted

A total of 165 amendments have been submitted for the report stage of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

News • 09 Jul 13

Michelle Mulherin said she accepted suicide would not be removed as a reason for permitting an abortion

Bishops issue warning over abortion law

Ireland's Catholic bishops have said the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill could trigger the death of a child in the womb on foot of a risk to the mother's life which is “remote” or “avoidable”.

News • 10 Jul 13

James Reilly appeared to rule out removal of suicide clause

Cabinet to discuss abortion law amendments

Minister for Health James Reilly has said the Government will bring forward amendments to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill next week.

News • 08 Jul 13

Alan Shatter hopes his colleague Lucinda Creighton will support Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill

Savita case highlights need for legislation

Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has said he believes if the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill had been in force, Savita Halappanavar may not have lost her life.

News • 07 Jul 13

The amendments will be voted on during the report stage, which will take place throughout Wednesday in the Dáil

Reilly to table abortion legislation amendments

Minister for Health James Reilly is to table a number of amendments to the Government's Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill, which comes before the Dáil again next week.

News • 06 Jul 13

The abortion legislation will move to report stage next week

Committee concludes abortion law discussions

The Oireachtas Sub-Committee on has ended its discussions on the committee stage of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

News • 03 Jul 13

Four Fine Gael TDs, including Peter Mathews (above) voted against the bill

Govt passes second stage of abortion legislation

The Dáil has passed the second stage of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill by 138 votes to 24.

News • 02 Jul 13

The Dáil has resumed its debate on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013

Abortion legislation 'not radical' - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill "is important but it is not radical" and will not lead to abortion on demand in Ireland.

News • 01 Jul 13

Lucinda Creighton will meet Minister for Health James Reilly on Monday

Creighton hopeful of changes to abortion law

Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton has said she is hopeful there will still be some changes to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.

News • 28 Jun 13

Billy Timmins said he opposed the inclusion of a suicidal threat as a basis for a termination

Third Fine Gael TD will not support abortion law

A third Fine Gael TD has confirmed that he will not support the Government's Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

News • 27 Jun 13

Micheál Martin said his party will take a unique step in allowing each member to vote with their conscience

Dáil debate on abortion legislation adjourned

The Dáil debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill has adjourned until tomorrow morning, with the first vote on the legislation not now expected until next week.

News • 26 Jun 13

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