Questions are being raised as to whether the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act needs to be changed, after a pregnant suicidal woman was refused an abortion under the new legislation.
It's understood the woman - who's not Irish - could not leave the country to have a termination, due to her legal status.
The woman, who is reported to have been raped, was assessed by a panel of three experts after she claimed she was suicidal - but the obstrictian said because the baby was at an advanced stage, it should be delivered.
The woman initially rejected this decision - and even went on hunger strike, but eventually agreed for the baby to be delivered by C Section.
The case has raised numerous questions about whether the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act needs to be changed.
Minister Frances Fitzgerald, says they're continuing to monitor the new laws:
