Factual Summary: The Health Service Executive's 2024 report shows 10,852 terminations of pregnancy were notified, rising from 6,666 in 2019. All 19 maternity hospitals now provide medical termination and GP providers grew from 310 to 480. Hospital procedures were 81% medical and 19% surgical, with most women at 10‑12 weeks gestation. A review of 305 cases found a 6% complication rate, serious complications rare. Ten review cases of denied requests occurred between 2019‑2024, half approved on appeal. The Pro Life Campaign criticised the report as selective, while the Department of Health pledged to publish the 2025 annual report soon.
Reserve Intelligence Brief
Headline precisely reflects the 2024 figure; sourcing is based on the official HSE report and government statements; tone remains neutral while providing extensive context on service expansion and challenges.