We’re absolutely delighted with the outcome. Yesterday, Ireland officially voted to repeal the eighth amendment of the constitution. The law made abortion illegal in Ireland except where there was a real and substantial risk to the life of the mother. 66.4 percent of people voted ‘Yes’ to repeal the eighth amendment in yesterday’s referendum, with […]
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Micheál Martin, the leader of the second largest political party, today said he supports repealing of the 8th amendment. “Following a long period of reflection and assessment of evidence before the Oireachtas Committee, I believe that we should remove the Eighth amendment from Bunreacht na hÉireann and I will vote accordingly.” Mr Martin’s comments were […]
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As the Joint Oireachtas Committee meets to make its final recommendation.
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One Irish woman’s harrowing experience.
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Increased risks to a woman’s physical health and wellbeing.
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The vote was held last night.
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