Ms Geraldine Luddy:

In 2014, there was one application to the HSE for review. This was one woman who had sought a termination under section 7, which is for physical health grounds. Her review was heard. It was found that the grounds did not quality her for a termination under the Act and her application was refused.

In 2015, one woman applied for her case to be reviewed under section 9, which is the mental health ground. Her case was heard and accepted. She qualified for a termination under the Act and she was certified. In 2016, two women applied under the aforementioned section 9. The two women were found to qualify for a termination under the Act.

We only know about women who appeal under the review system.