Baby at centre of recent abortion case still in State care

It has been revealed that the baby at the centre of the country's

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most recent abortion controversy is still in State care.

Baby at centre of recent abortion case still in State care

It has been revealed that the baby at the centre of the country's

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The child and family agency Tusla has said it will continue to look after the infant for the next two months.

The mother refused to attend a court case to decide the child's fate this week.

The case came to national attention during the summer after media reports claimed a suicidal teenager was refused a termination under the new Protection of Life during Preganancy Act.

The woman - who is a non-national - gave birth by C-Section at 25 weeks.

There have been repeated calls for the Government to hold another Abortion Referendum as a result of the decision.

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