Marie O’Shea
IrelandartistFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Marie O’Shea is a barrister known for her legal expertise in health law and women's rights. In 2023, she authored a review of Ireland's abortion laws, which critically assessed the mandatory three-day waiting period for abortions, suggesting that it has been a barrier for many women seeking legal terminations. Her work has sparked significant debate regarding the implications of this waiting period on women's health care.
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Barrister Marie O’Shea authored a review of the law stating that the three-day wait was denying some women access to legal terminations.
Oireachtas committee to hear no clinical reason for retaining three-day abortion wait – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-23
Ireland· 2026-09-23
Barrister Marie O’Shea authored a review stating the three-day wait denies women access to legal terminations.
Fine Gael TD compares three-day abortion wait to duration of hangover during committee debate – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-09-16
Ireland· 2026-09-16
