Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2022
891. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the programme for Government commitment to introduce safe access zones as of June 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34367/22]
View answerIt is the Government’s objective to ensure that termination of pregnancy services can be accessed safely and privately by women who need them. In that regard, Safe Access Zones legislation has been included as a priority on the Government legislative programme for 2022. The development of these complex legislative proposals is at an advanced stage and the Minister expects to bring a General Scheme of a Bill on this issue to Government soon, with the legislative proposals published thereafter.
