Number of Irish women at British abortion clinics falls

Over 3,600 women gave Irish addresses at British abortion clinics last year.

Number of Irish women at British abortion clinics falls

Over 3,600 women gave Irish addresses at British abortion clinics last year.

That's according to figures out today from the UK Department of Health.

They show that at least 3,679 women travelled to Britain for a termination.

The Irish Family Planning Association said the figures are a decrease of 7.6% on 2012.

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