Obstetricians criticise Walsh abortion speech

Obstetricians have intervened in the row over Fianna Fail Senator Jim Walsh’s graphic description of abortion procedures in the Seanad this week.

The Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said yesterday it wanted to allay public fears and pointed out that terminations in Ireland are carried out by medical, not surgical, means. This will not change after the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill is enacted. (Times) >