Abortion numbers are the highest since legalisation

New figures released show that the number of abortions in the state rose to 10,852 in 2024, which is the highest they’ve had since abortion was first legalised in 2019.

With 10,711 of these being early terminations and 108 terminations were due to a diagnosed fatal foetal abnormality, where there was a condition likely to lead to death of the foetus.

A further 24 pregnancies were terminated due to risk to the life or health of the mother, while nine terminations involved an emergency intervention.

Even with abortions being legal in Ireland, it's reported that 240 people still chose to travel to the UK to access abortion care.

To discuss, Kieran is joined by Dr Madeleine Ní Dhálaigh, Vice Chair of the GP Committee of the IMO and GP in Castlerea, Roscommon.