The Government were called upon to take immediate action to curb Ireland’s soaring abortion rate by speakers at the annual March for Life in Dublin on Monday.

The number of abortions rose from 2,879 in 2018 to 10,033 abortions in 2023 and figures for 2024 are expected to show another marked increase.

Several thousand people took part in the demonstration including Aontú Senator Sarah O’Reilly.

Pro Life Campaign spokesperson Eilís Mulroy told the crowd the massive increase in abortions and the refusal of the government to engage with any viewpoint other than the most radical elements of the pro-abortion movement is “proof of the totally skewed discussion that’s taking place”.

Journalist and commentator Wendy Grace said Ms Grace said the “madness” of what the government is allowing to happen cannot continue and she said that room at the decision making table has to be found for voices other than those pushing abortion all the time.