Under a threat from women’s groups to take the matter to court, the health authorities confirmed that the procedure could now be carried out by medical professionals in the region.
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Technically Legal in Northern Ireland, Abortions Are Still Unobtainable
The rollout of services has been hung up by arguments over telemedicine abortions, amid suspicions the health minister is trying to stop the process any way he can.
The Driving Force in Irish Politics? Finding a Decent Place to Live
A severe housing crisis has made life unbearable for many young people, who turned in droves to the previously toxic Sinn Fein party in this month’s election.
Irish Voters Cast Off Relic of Entrenched 2-Party System
In a landmark election, Sinn Fein won a seat at the table, though tortuous coalition negotiations will determine who will lead the next government.
Sinn Fein on Threshold: Party With Old I.R.A. Ties Soars in Irish Election
Once ostracized over its ties to sectarian violence, Sinn Fein may now be able to claim a seat at the government table.
Sinn Fein Surges in Irish Elections, Exit Polls Predict
The faction formerly linked to the Irish Republican Army is expected to get an equal share of votes to Prime Minister Leo Varadkar’s party and the main opposition group.
For the Irish, Varadkar May Have Won Brexit, but He Lost the War at Home
Young, gay and multiracial, the Irish prime minister seemed to embody the new Ireland. But he neglected the domestic audience, which is expected to cast him out on Saturday.
Northern Ireland Now Has a Government, but Schools and Hospitals Are in Crisis
After three years with no regional government, newly appointed ministers are scrambling to save a range of institutions that are on the brink of collapse.
Northern Ireland Breaks a Three-Year Political Stalemate
The pressure of an impending Brexit pushed the warring parties into a deal that restores the power sharing government. But can they work together effectively?
Who Are the 10 Lawmakers Who Might Scupper the Brexit Deal?
Final approval for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s deal with the European Union could rely on 10 lawmakers from Northern Ireland. How can so few wield so much influence?