The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) have announced their commitment to providing abortion care in Ireland.
The group said the move comes in the wake of an "overwhelming and historic Yes," in last week's referendum.
In light of the results, IFPA Chief Executive Niall Behan said:
"The IFPA will continue to support women who experience crisis pregnancies through whatever decision they make. But we now look forward to the time when we can offer them the care they need here in Ireland."
"The Yes vote places the imperative squarely on the government to ensure that the legislation is enacted and services put in place without delay. The IFPA stands ready to provide high-quality abortion services In Ireland," he added.
In the aftermath of the victory, Together For Yes have shared their support to name the new abortion legislation after Savita Halappanavar following her family’s request.
They believe that it would be the perfect way to honour Savita, who died of complications of a septic miscarriage. Savita was denied a termination, despite her request, and was told by a midwife manager at Galway University Hospital that she could not have an abortion because Ireland was a “Catholic country.”
Grainne Griffin, who is the co-director of the Together For Yes group, said: “In terms of Savita and her family I think our country owes them a great debt and we were so honoured and so touched by the support that they lent to the campaign over the course of it."
She added, “I was really glad to see her father say that yesterday they felt they had justice for their daughter."
Following the results of the abortion referendum, which seen the Yes side win by a landslide 66.4 percent, Savita’s parents issued a statement thanking the country.
Her father, Andanappa Yalagi stated that he has "no words to express his gratitude to the people of Ireland."
It is understood that Simon Harris hopes to have the new legislation in place by the end of the year.
