Written answers

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Department of Health

Legislative Reviews

Photo of Marie SherlockMarie Sherlock (Dublin Central, Labour)
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1139. To ask the Minister for Health to list the operational recommendations of the independent review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018 that have been fully implemented; if she will outline plans to implement any outstanding recommendations; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63837/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred the question to the HSE for direct answer.

Photo of Marie SherlockMarie Sherlock (Dublin Central, Labour)
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1140. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the review of the operation of the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024, which must be commenced not later than 18-months after commencement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63838/25]

Photo of Jennifer Carroll MacNeillJennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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The Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024 came into effect on 17th October 2024.

In line with statutory commitments, a review of the operation of the Act will commence not later than April 2026, which is 18 months following commencement.

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