Abortion debate: Dáil told of proposals for free contraceptive service

Harris said he does not doubt the sincerity of people opposed to removing the Eighth Amendment, but that retaining it would not stop abortion

Simon Harris has said he would seek approval in a few weeks for a series of measures to further support women and improve access to counselling, contraception and perinatal care. Video: Oireachtas TV
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Marie O’Halloran

Marie O’Halloran

Marie O’Halloran is Parliamentary Correspondent of The Irish Times
Michael O'Regan

Michael O'Regan

Michael O’Regan is a former parliamentary correspondent of The Irish Times