Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 January 2026
933. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health whether she supports the full decriminalisation of abortion by the repeal of section 23 of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and the reasons for her position. [3701/26]
View answerThe Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 is consistent with commitments given to the Irish people prior to the repeal of the 8th amendment. Government is committed to ensuring that there is safe and equitable access to termination of pregnancy services. All maternity hospitals in Ireland are now providing termination services in accordance with the legislation. There has also been a sustained increase in community providers which now stands at 487. The cumulative effect of these measures is substantially reducing barriers and increasing access to services for those who need it. The issue of any legislative change would need very careful consideration.
