What would scrapping the three-day wait for abortion mean for pregnant women? (opens original article in a new tab)

Ireland's proposed removal of the three-day wait for abortions aims to prevent women from exceeding the 12-week legal limit, with potential impact on those seeking late-term terminations.

• A healthcare worker described a woman losing access to an abortion due to a three-day wait during holidays
• A 2023 review found the three-day wait could push women past the 12-week legal limit for abortions
• The proposed Sinn Féin Bill could remove the mandatory wait if passed