I don’t believe it’s just a question of religion. It’s also, mostly conservative, male power and domination and the fear of losing these. Think of the witch hunt in 16–17 Century Europe when medicine was a male domain.

The real problem, though, is that decision-makers (who include voters) are not (or selectively) listening to women’s stories. It wasn’t till the population here in Ireland (especially men)began to listen to women (of all ages) and their heart-rending stories that there was a complete turnaround and Ireland voted in a referendum to remove the constitutional ban on abortion by a resounding two-thirds majority. Actually, a year ago to this day (May 25).

In the end, it’s a question of choice, i.e. having the right to choose. A difficult decision for anybody and there will always be abortions, banned or not.