Dáil passes abortion bill to remove three-day wait

BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 17 June 2026, 21:06 UTC 1 min read

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The proposal is to remove the three-day wait for an abortion in early pregnancy in the Republic of Ireland.

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Dáil passes abortion bill to remove three-day wait

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