Joint Committee on Health to meet for consideration of the Report of the Review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018

A review clause was included in the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 to monitor the operation of the legislation in practice and the delivery of services in the area.

Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Seán Crowe said “the Report gives our Committee the opportunity to review this important legislation. Our Committee will use the Review as an opportunity to assess the Report, particularly in relation to how the current system is working and how it can be improved. The Committee is generally anxious to see that the legislation is working as was intended, and that women needing to avail of services for the termination of pregnancy should be able to have access to those services without undue restrictions or obstacles.”

The meeting in Committee Room 2 can be viewed live on Oireachtas TV.

Committee proceedings can also be viewed on the Houses of the Oireachtas Smartphone App, available for Apple and Android devices.