The Abortion Debate

Sir, - The essence of Breda O'Brien's article, Time to tackle reasons for choosing abortion (Opinion, July 21st), is summarised…

Sir, - The essence of Breda O'Brien's article, Time to tackle reasons for choosing abortion (Opinion, July 21st), is summarised in the admirable statement, "But it will remain simply aspirational and a mockery of the distress felt by those in crisis until practical supports are given to reduce the numbers of unwanted pregnancies."

However, the article omits the other key alternative to abortion. In addition to reducing the numbers of unwanted pregnancies, it is equally important to provide material and emotional support for such mothers to proceed with the birth and offer their babies for adoption. There is no shortage of Irish would-be adoptive parents - just look at the numbers who travel to Romania, India, China looking for children. - Yours, etc.,

Tony Allwright, Killiney, Co Dublin.