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Anti-abortion demonstrators protested in front of the US Supreme Court ahead of the ruling

Louisiana abortion law struck down by US Supreme Court

Abortion services became available in Ireland in January 2019

375 Irish women accessed abortions in UK last year

Health • 11 Jun

The videos are conducted by the Irish Family Planning Association staff (Pic: IFPA YouTube)

Videos address changes to abortion care during pandemic

Health • 30 Apr

The previous model of care allowed for two visits to a GP, but now these visits will be remote consultations

Changes in abortion service due to Covid-19

Ireland • 10 Apr

The new law proposes that a woman should have access to abortion until 20 weeks of pregnancy, with advice from her doctor

New Zealand passes law to decriminalise abortion

World • 18 Mar

Simon Harris said he has been engaging with the AG and gardaí on the issue

Harris to discuss maternity hospital exclusion zones

Ireland • 01 Jan

Abortion services have have been provided since legislation passed a year ago

'Floodgates didn't open' over abortion services

Health • 01 Jan

Transfer of land at St Vincent's University Hospital not yet complete

Vatican urged to block St Vincent's transfer - report

Health • 22 Nov 19

The NIO said the guidance aimed to provide clarity on the law framing termination of pregnancy

Guidance on abortion law in Northern Ireland published

UK • 08 Oct 19

Sarah Ewart was denied an abortion in 2013

NI abortion law breaches UK human rights - High Court

Ulster • 03 Oct 19

Eamon Martin said the democratic process has been 'cynically manipulated' in Westminster

Church leaders warn over changes to abortion in NI

Ulster • 30 Sep 19

Eamon Martin was speaking during a prayer service at the papal cross outside Drogheda

Martin calls on politicians to prevent abortion in NI

Ireland • 29 Sep 19

Pro-choice protesters match in Belfast this afternoon

Protesters gather for separate Belfast abortion rallies

Ulster • 07 Sep 19

Nuala O'Loan jointly wrote the letter to British PM Theresa May

Thousands sign letter opposing NI abortion law change

Ulster • 15 Jul 19

A view of Jackson Women's Health Organization, the last abortion clinic in Mississippi

US judge blocks Mississippi 'heartbeat' abortion ban

US • 25 May 19

Governor Kay Ivey signing into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act

Alabama governor signs strict abortion ban into law

US • 16 May 19

Pro-choice activists protesting outside Alabama's state capital

Alabama passes toughest abortion ban bill in US

US • 15 May 19

Healthcare professionals say they're satisfied the service is up and running, but they are encountering some issues

Concerns raised about implementing new abortion laws

Health • 10 May 19

The NWCI has called for the fast-tracking of legislation providing for exclusion zones around centres providing abortion services

Calls for safe zones near centres providing abortions

Health • 18 Feb 19

The National Maternity Hospital is investigating as a matter of urgency

Inquiry amid claim anti-abortion activists called woman

Health • 01 Feb 19

Ruth Coppinger and Bríd Smith raised the issue in the Dáil

Dáil told woman 'refused' abortion at Dublin hospital

Politics • 17 Jan 19

Cliona Murphy said there was a very short lead-in period for staff and hospitals to adapt to

Call for HSE coordinator to oversee abortion services

Health • 10 Jan 19

IOG issued guidelines to members ahead of introduction of new legislation

New abortion service 'still evolving', says IOG

Health • 09 Jan 19

The hospital is to accept referrals for abortion services from its catchment area of South Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare

NMH to accept abortion referrals from 7 January

Ireland • 28 Dec 18

The bill passed in the Seanad following many hours of debate

Abortion legislation passes all stages of Oireachtas

Politics • 13 Dec 18

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