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The data was among newly released statistics showing the number of late abortions which was made public after a High Court ruling.
No late abortions were carried out for cleft palate but the figures showed seven pregnancies were terminated before 24 weeks for that reason.
There were 147 terminations carried out after the 24 weeks gestation period.
Abortion is legal in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy for disability reasons but also if the pregnancy poses a risk to the mother's mental health.
After 24 weeks, an abortion is allowed only if there is substantial risk of 'serious' physical or mental abnormality, or the mother's life is in danger.
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