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Saturday 5 December 2020
The motion doesn’t impact or change Northern Ireland’s abortion legislation.
Last month, it was reported that the Rotunda would not provide abortions for women at more than 11 weeks’ gestation.
“It’s a moment brought about by a movement in the streets, civil disobedience, and young people and women in particularly fighting for change. Let’s keep it up!”
The incident happened after abortion legislation passed in the Seanad last night.
Graphic posters were unfurled outside the Rotunda Hospital this summer were described by the minister as “despicable”.
The proposed legislation allows for the operation of the Act to be reviewed after its commencement next year.
Last week, Tóibín was suspended from the party for six months.
A number of TDs have put down amendments ahead of the three-day discussion of the proposed abortion legislation next week.
A number of TDs have put down amendments ahead of the three-day discussion of the proposed abortion legislation next week.
The Termination of Pregnancy Bill passed by 102 votes to 12.
Simon Harris told the Dáil that in legislating for abortion services in Ireland, they are ‘making history’.
TD Mattie McGrath called them “a butcher’s charter”, but fellow TD Ruth Coppinger said women seeking an abortion shouldn’t have to “run a gauntlet” of doctors and bureaucrats.
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore described it as a “key milestone”, while the Pro Life Campaign said it was a “very sad day”.
Everyone’s talking about the lucky escape for tall ship passengers in Kinsale, Labour’s troubles and the royal baby’s name.
Abortion is only completely banned in Malta of all the 28 states.
Jim Walsh was among those to contribute to the continuing debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill this afternoon.
Fidelma Healy-Eames has confirmed her opposition to the legislation in the Seanad this morning but one Fianna Fáil senator is supporting the bill.
A ministerial rebellion and a new minister within hours; anger at criminalisation of and lack of advocacy for women; the Dáil bar can stay open until 5am.
The Minister of State for European Affairs was backed by several TDs in the call for a gestational term limit on abortion in Ireland.
The review also calls for greater clarity on options available to doctors in cases of “inevitable miscarriage”.
A senior Vatican official has said that TDs should resign rather than support abortion legislation.
The Catholic church has strongly criticised the plans and threatened the ex-communication of TDs who voted in favour of the bill.
Coalition partners Fine Gael and Labour are due to set out conditions under which abortions can be legally carried out in Ireland.
Officials from SIPTU, UNITE and the Women’s Committee of the ICTU presented a statement to Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier this morning which called for immediate legislation on the issue.
A number of Fine Gael TDs put forward the idea of a ‘sunset clause’, where abortion legislation would be reviewed after a set number of years.
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The letter warned Dr Martin to be “careful” on the streets because of his views on abortion.
What do you think? Should TDs tow the party line or vote according to their beliefs?
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THIS WEEKEND MARKS the first Saturday and Sunday since six weeks of Level 5 restrictions across the country ended on 1 December.
Many will use the occasion to socialise and see people whom they haven’t been able to meet since October, particularly after the re-opening of pubs and restaurants yesterday.
Others have already used the days since the return to Level 3 on Tuesday to meet people.
However, public health officials are still urging the public to limit their social contacts in order to prevent another rise in cases over the festive period.
Today we’re asking: Has your number of social contacts increased since the end of Level 5 restrictions?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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