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Calls for measures to stop pro-life protests outside hospitals

Jul 7, 2021 12:59 By News Northern Sound
Calls for measures to stop pro-life protests outside hospitals
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Former Minister for Health Simon Harris said introducing safe access zones was a “top priority”.

There are calls for the Health Minister to clamp down on pro-life demonstrations near hospitals.

It follows a motion passed by Limerick City and County Council calling for legislation to be introduced to create safe access zones for patients.

Ireland hasn’t seen anti-abortion rallies like these since the referendum to repeal the 8th amendment was passed over three years ago.

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But Limerick Councillor Conor Sheehan says smaller, persistent demonstrations are taking place outside Limerick’s maternity hospital.

In 2019, then Minister for Health Simon Harris said introducing safe access zones was a “top priority”, however no legislation on the matter has been put forward.

Alana Ryan from the National Women’s Council says it deters medics from offering the service.

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An independent expert will lead a review into the current abortion legislation, which the Health Minister says is it a “very early stage”.

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