27 April update
Welcome to the IFPA’s abortion care page.
Abortion is a common and safe procedure used to end a pregnancy. In Ireland you can have an abortion for any pregnancy that is less than 12 weeks. The decision is yours: you don’t have to explain your reasons to anyone when you access abortion care.
- If you are less than 9 weeks pregnant, you can have an early medical abortion at the IFPA. This is sometimes called the abortion pill. You will need to have two consultations with a three-day wait in between them.
- If you are between 9 and 12 weeks pregnant you can have your first consultation with the IFPA, and we can refer you to have a medical or surgical abortion in a hospital.
If you need a space to explore your feelings and any issues or concerns, you can make an appointment with one of our specialist pregnancy counsellors.
Having an abortion at the IFPA
You do not need to be a previous client of the IFPA to book an appointment for abortion care specialist pregnancy counselling or post-abortion/post-decision counselling with us. Simply call your preferred clinic – Dublin City Centre or Tallaght – or the Lo-call appointment line 1850 49 50 51 and speak to one of our receptionists.
Cost
Abortion care is free if you live in the Republic of Ireland. We also provide specialist pregnancy counselling at no charge. This service is funded by the HSE.
Information leaflets
You can read or download information leaflets to show you how to take the abortion medication and help you understand what it is like to have an early medical abortion in English, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Arabic, French, Polish, or Urdu.
Coronavirus/Covid-19
Abortion care is available through both of our clinics during the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic. Most people will have their first abortion consultation by phone and will come into the clinic for their second consultation. You’ll find a Step-by-Step guide to how we are currently providing abortion care here and more general information about early abortion care here.
If you have symptoms of coronavirus/Covid-19, are awaiting a test result, or are a close contact of a confirmed or suspected case, you should not come to the clinic. In this case, both appointments with the doctor will be by phone. You can then nominate someone to collect your Home Care Pack.