Doctors reject regulation of abortion in cases where mother's life at risk
Doctors have rejected a call to support the regulation of abortion services, where there is a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother.
The motion at the Irish Medical Organisation annual conference in Co Kerry was defeated by 42 votes to 32 this afternoon.
There was a divisive and heated exchange of views from delegates during the debate in Killarney.
The IMO is currently discussing a motion calling on the Government to legislate for abortions, if a woman becomes pregnant as a result of a criminal act.
