Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026

Public bill · Private Member · Presented

A set of changes to Ireland’s abortion law would follow the Marie O’Shea report, with the aim of making access to care clearer and faster. It would clarify when termination is allowed for medical reasons, remove the mandatory three-day waiting period in favour of a voluntary reflection period, and end the criminalisation of doctors who provide abortion services. It would also set out clearer guidance for doctors, protect emergency medical duties, and require a review of how the law is working within three years.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to enact recommendations of the Marie O’Shea report into the operation of legislation on the termination of pregnancy, providing clarity on terminations for medical reasons, removal of the 3 day waiting period, and ending the criminalisation of doctors.

Last updated 14 May 2026