Press Release - National Women’s Council of Ireland urges TDs to support legislation on abortion

Published: Thursday, April 19, 2012

The NWCI welcomes the tabling of legislation on abortion to give effect to the X case in the Dail this evening by Clare Daly TD by way of the Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) Bill 2012.

Orla O Connor, Acting CEO said "the NWCI supports this legislation as it aims to finally give effect to the X case judgement 20 years. It would provide services in Ireland for women with life threatening pregnancies and provide much needed clarity to the medical profession and other service providers on what advice and support they can provide to women in these vulnerable situations."

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