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Today marks 10 years since the death of Savita Halappanavar

RedFM News
RedFM News

10:30 28 Oct 2022


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Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar.

The 31-year-old dentist died from sepsis at University Hospital Galway, after an abortion was denied on legal grounds.

A march will take place in Dublin tomorrow to remember Savita and call for reforms to abortion legislation.

Orla O'Connor, director of the National Women's Council of Ireland, says some women are still travelling abroad:

"It's also at a time where the Government is currently reviewing our legislation on abortion. So it's a real critical moment, for the National Women's Council, we know that some women are continuing to travel. So while we now have abortion provision, and that's really important, we know that for some women is not meeting their needs."


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