The Irish cabinet has approved a bill granting statutory leave for abortion before 12 weeks, which is the current legal limit in Ireland. The bill will now pass through the Dáil and Seanad, drawing criticism from pro-life groups.
The legislation will also grant paid leave to women who experience miscarriage before 23 weeks, who previously had no access to such provisions.
Sandra Parda of the Life Institute objected to the government grouping abortion and miscarriage, calling it “inaccurate and dishonest” and “insulting to women”.
