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Anna Rodgers, the director of When Women Won, discusses the importance of history when it comes to the ‘repeal’ campaign.
Women who have been given a diagnosis of fatal foetal abnormalities will be able to legally avail of early termination of pregnancy.
It is likely the landmark bill to regulate abortion services in Ireland will pass in the Dáil at the earliest next week.
She paid tribute to her in a letter published in Porter magazine.
This was the seventh annual March for Choice and the first since the Eighth Amendment was removed from the Constitution.
The abortion legislation will be introduced in the Dáil next week
While the celebrations were all about women, when the dust settles, there will be a political aftermath to deal with.
A symbol of hope and cuteness.
There was talk that there would be a much more muted, sombre celebration at this referendum result. But how wrong people were.
It was an emotional night.
Health Minister Simon Harris stopped by Moore Street today to launch the ‘It’s Time to Talk’ referendum campaign.
The artwork, by street artist Maser, was commissioned nearly two years ago.
Minister Eoghan Murphy made the announcement this afternoon.
Ministers will also consider and publish the Referendum Bill which formally allows for a referendum to be called.
The were calls for the Taoiseach to put his views on abortion on the record today.
“Bodily autonomy is the right of all sentient beings.”
We’re making The Onion for all the wrong reasons.
Solidarity-PBP says a referendum on abortion should be held before the autumn.
The $24,999 was donated by US billionaire George Soros’ Open Societies Foundation.
The ad-hoc protest involved hundreds of pro-choice campaigners who had earlier taken part in the Strike for Repeal protest.
A new bill aimed at decriminalising abortion in Ireland will be debated by the Dáil tomorrow.
Most people are opposed to a choice in all circumstances.
Fine Gael, the Independent Alliance and independents in government took a unified approach to the issue.
Health Minister Simon Harris is hoping a technical counter-motion will be a good enough compromise for independent TDs.
Ruth Coppinger said her party will take the pay increase due to TDs, but it will go towards campaigns supports.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, Coppinger said the AAA-PBP are calling on John Halligan, Shane Ross and Finian McGrath to stand by their principles and support the bill.
After the break in the show, Ó Ríordáin could be seen without the badge.
With the political landscape so uncertain, the current government is unlikely to rush a referendum through.
Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment said it has a number of concerns about the Citizens’ Assembly due to hold its first meeting next month.
The Cork TD had attended the march for choice in Dublin city centre last Saturday.
“The festival has been out there for years trying to dispel this ‘lovely girl competition’ image…”
“I think it’s time to give women a say over their reproductive rights.”
Their names will be published on the citizens’ assembly website.
A total of 262 recommendations were made to Ireland by other states regarding human rights.
“Hey Ireland — repeal the 8th!”
The veteran broadcaster has spoken of the challenges he faced while reporting on abortion in the United Kingdom.
Enda Kenny has said Fine Gael won’t commit to a vote if the party is reelected.
More than 240 artists have already joined the campaign.