Burton wants swift response on medical abortion

The Social Protection Minister says she expects some response from the Government on the issue of medical abortion legislation by the end of the month.

Joan Burton says the Government has until then to respond to a European Court of Human Rights ruling.

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However, as the Health Minister warns government proposals on abortion will not be finalised until next year, local protesters have called for swift action on the matter.

Ennis woman Ann Cronin, who organised a candlelit vigil in Clare’s County Town in support of Savita Halappanavar on Saturday evening, says they’ll protest again if the government puts the issue on the long finger