Abortion Services
Seanad Éireann — 2022-05-19
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Frankie Feighan (FG), Sligo-Leitrim

I again thank the Senator. I do not have a date for when the review will be announced but I will follow that up in the Department. Timely access to care, as close to home or the community as possible, is a key principle of the vision of Sláintecare. The review of the changes to the termination of pregnancy model of care adopted during the pandemic is an appropriate and timely initiative. The Department is continuing its engagements with the HSE regarding the final considerations related to this review and the next steps. The outcome of the review will be made available once this deliberative process concludes. In the meantime, it is important to reflect that the temporary model of care, along with the relevant public health advice, remains in place. The Senator has raised a few issues regarding her views. I will bring them to the Minister and the Department.

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Sitting date: 2022-05-19