8,500 abortions were recorded in 2022.
The Government needs to do more to assist women who are opting for abortions.
That the view of Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Toibín after it emerged yesterday that 8,500 abortions were recorded in this country last year.
The figure marks an increase of 25% on the 2021 figure.
Deputy Toibín says if the Government did more to assist women who are in financial difficulties, many would not opt for abortion:
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