At least 5,860 European women crossed borders for abortions in 2023.

This includes Ireland, even after the repeal of the Eighth Amendment in 2018.

The Journal Investigates latest report showed that women still come across bureaucratic hurdles that force them to travel.

Its editor, Maria Delaney, said Irish women continue to travel to Britain for abortions.

"So, when we look at the data, around 240 women still travel to the UK from Ireland for abortion care each year," she said.

"That's despite the repeal of the Eighth and the new legislation.

"So, it's women who fall outside the legal parameters that are currently in place in Ireland."

The investigation also found that there is a growing trend of women ordering and taking abortion pills in countries where abortion rights are highly restricted.

This happens outside formal healthcare, leaving women without medical supervision.

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