Why women are tweeting Enda Kenny about their periods

Enda Kenny is getting a little more than he bargained for on Twitter this week: a campaign designed to highlight abortion rights in Ireland has women tweeting the Taoiseach some hilariously intimate details about their period. The movement, using the hashtag #repealthe8th, is the brainchild of comedian Grainne Maguire, who kicked it off on November 2 when she said:

"Since we know how much the Irish state cares about our reproductive parts- I call my womb Ireland's littlest embassy - I think its only fair that the women of Ireland let our leader @EndaKennyTD know the full details of our menstrual cycle. "Hey @EndaKennyTD just so you know, I got my period two days ago. Pretty heavy flow at first but now just occasional spotting #repealthe8th"

Here are some of the best tweets so far

I was thinking of having vaginal rejuvenation, do I get a government grant as you think its government property @EndaKennyTD #repealthe8th

— msheridan99 (@msheridan99) November 4, 2015

Hey @EndaKennyTD still no period after four months of welcoming my baby to the world. You didn't have a say, I did, my choice. #repealthe8th — Saoirse TV (@SaoirseTV) November 4, 2015

@EndaKennyTD Just got a heavy flow..Pads or tampons??? I'm clearly unable to make this decision myself @GrainneMaguire #repealthe8th — Polly Doyle (@Peeleens) November 4, 2015

@EndaKennyTD When I have my period I like to eat chocolate and cry over my lack of bodily autonomy #repealthe8th — R2theB (@beccafly) November 4, 2015

Took my cervix for its NCT today. Good for another year. @EndaKennyTD #repealthe8th — msheridan99 (@msheridan99) November 4, 2015

@EndaKennyTD I'm #prochoice, don't get me wrong - but is buying anything other than name-brand tampons a mistake? #repealthe8th — Maureen O'Hare (@Twackah) November 4, 2015

@EndaKennyTD On my 2nd period in 1 month! Imagine that! But at least I know I'm not pregnant (again). Lucky ol' me eh Enda? #repealthe8th — Ciara O'Shea (@ciara_o_shea) November 4, 2015

Just changed birth control so things are a bit all over the place. Occasional cramps but no bleed as yet. Will keep you posted @EndaKennyTD — Stephanie Fleming (@Stephanenny) November 4, 2015

Bleedin' deadly idea, if you ask us.