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

Videos address changes to abortion care during pandemic

A series of online videos have been launched by the Irish Family Planning Association to address the changes in abortion care due to Covid-19.

Health • 30 Apr 20

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

Campaigners against abortion have criticised the Minister for Health for issuing new service guidelines due to the Covid-19 emergency.

Ireland • 10 Apr 20

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

New Zealand has passed a landmark bill that treats abortion as a health issue rather than a crime, a major reform in laws that have been unchanged for more than four decades.

World • 18 Mar 20

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

Harris to discuss maternity hospital exclusion zones

Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he is committed to the implementation of exclusion zones outside of maternity hospitals and will be holding cross party meetings this month to discuss it.

Ireland • 01 Jan 20

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

'Floodgates didn't open' over abortion services

The Master of one of Ireland's busiest maternity hospitals has said the "floodgates didn't open" when abortion services were introduced a year ago.

Health • 01 Jan 20

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

Vatican urged to block St Vincent's transfer - report

The Vatican is reportedly being urged to block the transfer of land at St Vincent's University Hospital in Dublin for the building of a new national maternity hospital over concerns that abortions would be carried out there.

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

The UK Government has published guidelines for medical professionals on abortion law and termination of pregnancy in Northern Ireland.

UK • 08 Oct 19

Sarah Ewart was denied an abortion in 2013

NI abortion law breaches UK human rights - High Court

Northern Ireland's strict abortion law breaches the UK's human rights commitments, the High Court in Belfast has ruled.

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

Church leaders have raised their opposition to what they say is the prospect of an almost unregulated abortion regime being imposed on Northern Ireland from Westminster next month.

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

Archbishop Eamon Martin has called for politicians to return to Stormont to prevent the introduction of legislation that will legalise abortion in Northern Ireland.

Ireland • 29 Sep 19

Pro-choice protesters match in Belfast this afternoon

Protesters gather for separate Belfast abortion rallies

Protesters from both sides of the abortion debate have gathered in Belfast for separate 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

More than 15,000 people in Northern Ireland have signed a letter opposing a new law to liberalise abortion.

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

A US federal judge has blocked Mississippi's strict abortion law which would have banned the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.

US • 25 May 19

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

Alabama governor signs strict abortion ban into law

The Governor in the US State of Alabamay has signed into law the most restrictive abortion ban in the United States, outlawing nearly all terminations, even in cases of rape and incest.

US • 16 May 19

Pro-choice activists protesting outside Alabama's state capital

Alabama passes toughest abortion ban bill in US

Alabama's state Senate has passed a bill to outlaw nearly all abortions, including cases of rape or incest, creating exceptions only to protect the mother's health.

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

Problems with measuring the duration of pregnancies and the three-day wait for terminations are among the issues being raised by healthcare professionals in relation to the 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

The National Women's Council of Ireland has called for the fast-tracking of legislation providing for exclusion zones around centres providing abortion services in Ireland.

Health • 18 Feb 19

The National Maternity Hospital is investigating as a matter of urgency

Inquiry amid claim anti-abortion activists called woman

The Health Service Executive is investigating an alleged breach of patient confidentiality after a woman who had a termination at the National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street in Dublin claimed she was subsequently contacted by anti-abortion activists.

Health • 01 Feb 19

Ruth Coppinger and Bríd Smith raised the issue in the Dáil

Dáil told woman 'refused' abortion at Dublin hospital

There have been heated exchanges in the Dáil after it heard that a woman carrying a baby diagnosed with a fatal foetal abnormality was not granted a termination at the Coombe Hospital in Dublin.

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

The Chair of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said members would like to see a national co-ordinator appointed in the Health Service Executive to oversee the country's abortion services.

Health • 10 Jan 19

IOG issued guidelines to members ahead of introduction of new legislation

New abortion service 'still evolving', says IOG

The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has said that the new termination of pregnancy service is still evolving, and will take time to fully implement.

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

The National Maternity Hospital in Holles Street in Dublin has said it will accept referrals for abortion services from 7 January 2019.

Ireland • 28 Dec 18

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

Sixty-three amendments were tabled by senators, all of which were rejected by Minister for Health Simon Harris

Abortion bill completes Committee Stage in Seanad

Committee Stage consideration of the Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill ended this morning in the Seanad.

Politics • 12 Dec 18

Sharon Sheehan said the Coombe is fully committed to providing abortion services

Master of Coombe calls for abortion services delay

The Coombe Hospital will not be ready to provide abortion services by the start of January, according to the Master of the hospital Dr Sharon Sheehan.

Health • 11 Dec 18