Abortion is now legal in Ireland.
Having considered the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
— President of Ireland (@PresidentIRL) December 20, 2018
The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill has been signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins.
More than 3 thousand doctors were issued with clinical guidelines on abortion services yesterday.
GPs will be able to provide terminations via medication for women who are under 9 weeks pregnant.
A woman will have three consultations with the doctor with a 3-day delay between the first and second meeting.
