The allegations are contained in a police complaint filed earlier this month.

But thanks to pioneering foetal surgery in Texas, her son Theo was born naturally at full term
and, at five months old, is “thriving” – having started life as a “completely normal baby”.

Newly published research adds to the growing evidence about the use of remote consultations for women seeking abortions in Ireland and internationally.

A change of position by just 12 MPs would be enough to defeat the new assisted suicide Bill.

“Because of the circumstances I found myself in, I put the struggle first. I had an abortion, the hardest and most painful decision of my life.”

There has been strong support for retaining the three-day wait from unlikely sources, including individuals who carry out abortions.

It’s relevant to note that medics on both sides of the abortion debate agree that the three-day wait should be retained.

Of those who expressed an opinion, 55.3% of respondents voiced support for retention of the three-day wait, while 44.7% favoured its removal.

The Pro Life Campaign and others have repeatedly warned the Government about this danger over the past five years.