A day after the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland evoked global outrage, Irish authorities on Thursday said they would appoint an independent external expert to probe the matter so that it could 'stand up to world's scrutiny'.

Ireland's tough abortion laws came under fire on Wednesday following the death of an Indian woman after doctors allegedly refused her a termination because it was against the laws of the Catholic country.

Country's abortion rules come under fire following the death of a pregnant dentist who was allegedly refused a termination because it was against the laws.