Dublin, Ireland, Nov 27, 2018 / 13:00 pm
Irish nurses and midwives have called on the government to protect their freedom of conscience following the legalization of abortion in the Republic of Ireland.
The group Nurses and Midwives 4Life Ireland presented a petition Nov. 27 to the Irish Health Minister, Simon Harris, signed by 350 registered nurses and midwives. In it, they asked Harris to ensure that they are not forced to participate in abortion procedures when they are introduced into the country's healthcare system.