Health Minister says women who have had abortions must be given a voice
The Health Minister says he felt it was important to thank the women who live tweeted their journey to England for an abortion.
The Two Women Travel Twitter account made headlines around the world as the pair documented their trip online.
Simon Harris tweeted his thanks to the women, and said the Citizens’ Assembly would debate the matter of repealing the 8th amendment in the next few weeks.
Minister Harris said the voice of women who have had abortions should be heard in the debate:
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