An abortion lobby group has called for further expanding the already radical abortion regime in Ireland.

The Abortion Working Group – an umbrella of 20 healthcare and civil organisations, led by the National Women’s Council – is calling for key changes, including the removal of the mandatory three-day waiting period between seeking a medical abortion before 12 weeks’ and getting one; removal of the 12-week time limit for abortion on request, and, removal of the stipulation that two doctors certify a baby will die within 28 days of birth in cases of a grave foetal abnormality.