Abortion in the Republic of Ireland is illegal unless it occurs as the result of a medical intervention performed to save the life of the mother. However the availability of abortion services can be even more restricted in the absence of a readily available method of determining the circumstances in which an abortion might be lawfully obtained.
Abortion is a controversial issue in Irish politics and five national referendums have been held on the topic in the last 30 years.
Read more about Abortion In The Republic Of Ireland: History, Law, Public Opinion
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