Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 February 2026
551. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health if her Department has conducted or will conduct research into the reasons women seeking an abortion chose not to attend their second appointment after the initial consultation appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11206/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with statutory and Government commitments a review of the operation of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, including the 3-day wait, was initiated at the end of 2021.
The final report of this review made a range of recommendations, most of which are operational in nature with some proposing legislative change. The operational recommendations are being progressed and significant progress has been made.
Decisions in relation to the legislative recommendations require careful consideration.
