Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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2001.To ask the Minister for Health the date on which the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024 will be commenced in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31023/24]

Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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2011.To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for the commencement of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31052/24]

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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2049.To ask the Minister for Health when it is expected to commence the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024. [31212/24]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 2001, 2011 and 2049 together.

The Safe Access Zone Bill was signed into law by the President on the 7th of May 2024. The Department of Health is currently engaging with relevant stakeholders in relation to the commencement of the legislation. Once the necessary arrangements are in place, the Minister will sign the Order commencing the Act. It is the Minister’s intention that this will take place as soon as possible.

The legislation will create Safe Access Zones of 100 metres from an entrance or exit to a premises where obstetricians/gynaecologists and general practitioners provide services. The Zones will also apply to hospitals that provide acute inpatient services within the meaning of Section 51 of the Health Act 1970.