New figures reveal that 1,601 women who made initial consultations opted not to proceed with an abortion last year

Figures revealed from replies to separate parliamentary questions submitted by deputies Carol Nolan and Seán Canney have shown that 1,601 women who initially made an appointment did not proceed to have an abortion last year at primary care level. In 2021, there were 8,284 initial consultations but 6,683 abortions took place last year, according to…