Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 September 2021
623. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the number of initial consultations for the termination of pregnancy services that were provided by general practitioners, family planning clinics and women’s health clinics in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44969/21]
View answerInformation on the number of initial consultations under the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 is not notified to my Department.
The publication of information on the procedures carried out under 2018 Act is restricted in order to limit the risk of identification in what is a private, confidential matter between patients and their doctors.
While it will not be possible to provide the breakdown of consultations by service provider, I have asked the HSE to provide the Deputy with information on the overall number of initial consultations for termination of pregnancy services provided in 2020.
