The State has 180 days to address the findings of a damning United Nations report criticising Ireland's abortion laws.
The report stated Amanda Mellet suffered 'severe emotional and mental pain' after being denied an abortion here.
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Ms Mellet went to the UK for an abortion after she was told the foetus she was carrying had a fatal abnormality and would die in utero or shortly after birth.
The UN committee ruled that this was a fundamental breach of her human rights and they said it was cruel, inhumane, degrading treatment.
Niamh Allen from the National Women's Council of Ireland, says if the Government doesn't act, it will be in breach of International law.
