Galway Bay fm newsroom - A controversial crisis pregnancy agency, which has long been accused of offering false information, is looking to establish a new office in Galway.
Crisis pregnancy agencies are not regulated in Ireland - which has led to accusations that some pro-life organisations are deliberately offering misleading information.
Gianna Care describes itself as a non-profit group that is committed to providing compassion, accurate information and support to those facing a crisis or unplanned pregnancy.
However, the group has long been accused of offering misleading information regarding abortion services - and has strong ties to pro-life groups.
Gianna Care was established by a volunteer from the Youth Defence organisation - which opposes legalisation of abortion services and campaigned against repeal of the 8th amendment.
According to The Times, another pro-life group, The Life Institute, has now written to supporters seeking donations to set up a new Gianna Care clinic in Galway.
Crisis pregnancy groups are currently not regulated here - something that Simon Harris last year committed to addressing.
A new board will regulate health and social care professionals - including crisis pregnancy counsellors - but nothing is likely to happen until next year.
