A new report into Ireland's abortion laws has found there's a shortage of services in the southeast, northwest, midlands and border counties.

The independent report said the uneven spread of service providers has left some women with the significant cost of travelling long distances on public transport to receive care.

This is compounded by the three day wait between consultation and termination, which the report found is not necessary.

Justice Minister Simon Harris says he's keeping an open mind to changing the legislation, but wants to hear the Oireachtas Health Committee's views...