Abortion Legislation Review Due To Be Published Today

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The review is expected to make 10 recommendations.

The government is being urged not to let emotion get in the way of providing proper healthcare for women.

The independent review of Ireland's abortion legislation - carried out by barrister Marie O'Shea - is being published today.

It's expected to make 10 recommendations, including removing the mandatory three-day wait period before a termination.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar last week stated that he'd be "uncomfortable" about making any major changes to the law.

Sinéad Kennedy from Action for Choice says personal opinions should not play a part:

Aontu leader and Meath West Peadar Toibin believes many people will be shocked by the recommendations being made. 

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