She died following complications from an incomplete miscarriage at University Hospital Galway in 2012.
A vigil to mark the 9th anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar is taking place in Dublin this evening.
The 31 year old, who was originally from India, died following complications from an incomplete miscarriage at University Hospital Galway in October 2012.
Her death sparked a number of protests and demonstrations across Ireland, as well as at Irish embassies in London, Berlin and Brussels.
Women's rights campaigner Ailbhe Smyth, says Savita's death had a huge impact:
Ailbhe Smyth, says this evening's vigil at 5.30pm will remember Savita
A quiet vigil to mark the 9th anniversary of the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar will be held outside the Dail tomorrow 5.30 to 6.15 pm.
— Ailbhe Smyth (@ailbhes) October 27, 2021
We said NEVER AGAIN. In 2021, we campaign to prevent the NMH being co-located with a Catholic-controlled hospital. #PublicAndSecular pic.twitter.com/dRd1t1e4f4
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