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# Repeal

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# the eighth
Leo Varadkar says he will campaign to liberalise Ireland's abortion laws
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Varadkar said he was in favour of changing Ireland’s abortion laws.
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Jan 27th 2018, 9:33 AM
# the eighth
Charity's warning ahead of referendum: 'Stop exploiting children and adults with Down syndrome'
Down Syndrome Ireland said use of images could cause stress for parents.
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Jan 24th 2018, 8:21 AM
# both sides now
'These are not faceless women': Key moments from the Dáil's Eighth Amendment debate
The TDs gathered in the Dáil this week to debate the report published by the Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment.
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Jan 20th 2018, 7:00 AM
# DIVIDED PARTY
'There are two views in the party': Fianna Fáil split after Micheál Martin says he supports repeal
The Carlow–Kilkenny TD said there is a large contingency within the party that did not agree with its leader.
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Jan 19th 2018, 3:40 PM
# behind closed doors
'Good, measured debate' - Fine Gael TDs met for almost five hours to talk about abortion
A two-day debate on the abortion issue kicks off on Wednesday.
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Jan 15th 2018, 7:28 PM
# think outside my box
19 of the very best signs spotted at Repeal The 8th marches in 2017
Inspired work.
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Dec 28th 2017, 1:00 PM
# abortion laws
Eighth Amendment committee to vote on repealing the Eighth today
After the vote, the committee will begin drafting a report on its recommendations.
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Dec 13th 2017, 6:00 AM
# Eighth Amendment
Most people want Ireland's abortion law changed, according to new poll
A referendum is set to be held on the issue next year.
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Dec 9th 2017, 10:31 AM
# Repeal
Strike 4 Repeal propose a second demonstration if the government does not commit to a 'yes or no' question on abortion
The group organised a successful demonstration earlier this year.
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Dec 6th 2017, 4:35 PM
# Repeal
15 of the best signs from today's March for Choice
Someone actually invested in a uterus costume.
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Sep 30th 2017, 3:29 PM
# the eighth
Photos: Thousands take part in March for Choice in Dublin city centre
Meanwhile, the pro-life campaign is holding awareness events at 21 locations across the country.
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Sep 30th 2017, 2:15 PM
# Repeal
LCD Soundsystem's guitarist Al Doyle may have pissed off Leo Varadkar with a 'Repeal' tote bag last night
A Fine Gael TD subsequently argued with him by using some hashtags.
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Sep 30th 2017, 11:21 AM
# Repeal
Everything you need to know about getting involved in tomorrow's March For Choice
Time to act.
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Sep 29th 2017, 8:00 AM
# time to act
These amazing Uterus Prime jumpers have gone on sale ahead of the March for Choice
“Bodily autonomy is the right of all sentient beings.”
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Sep 24th 2017, 7:00 PM
# healthcare bill
'A horrible, horrible thing': Trump slams McCain for blocking Obamacare repeal
McCain’s opposition is likely to doom the effort to repeal.
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Sep 23rd 2017, 1:58 PM
# Repeal
A photo of 3 women in Repeal jumpers defiantly sitting behind Leo Varadkar in Belfast has gone viral
Iconic.
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Aug 4th 2017, 3:52 PM
# Repeal
Why it's time to stop tone policing pro-choice campaigners
It’s not a coincidence that a largely female movement is being criticized as ‘strident’.
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Jun 18th 2017, 6:00 PM
# Eighth Amendment
New poll says Irish public want abortion laws to change... but only in certain cases
According to the Irish Times/Ipsos Mori poll, most people don’t favour unrestricted access to abortion, however.
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May 27th 2017, 3:11 PM
# Repeal
This lovely Repeal the 8th street art has been spotted on a wall in Portugal
Thanks Portugal.
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Apr 24th 2017, 5:40 PM
# Fathers4Justice
'It's about parental equality': Citizens' Assembly will not hear from fathers' group
The group argues the future of an embryo or a child should be a collaborative decision.
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Mar 19th 2017, 8:05 AM
# Eighth Amendment
Repeal protests attract thousands to the streets of Dublin
Similar demonstrations were staged in other cities around Ireland.
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Mar 8th 2017, 8:00 PM
# Strike4Repeal
14 inspired signs seen at the Strike4Repeal protests around the country today
“Repeal The 8th You G*wl.”
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Mar 8th 2017, 5:18 PM
# Eighth Amendment
Face-off as pro-life and pro-choice campaigners protest on Dame St
The ad-hoc protest involved hundreds of pro-choice campaigners who had earlier taken part in the Strike for Repeal protest.
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Mar 8th 2017, 4:33 PM
Voices
Debate Room: Can you be pro-life and a feminist?
Is it possible to oppose abortion rights and still call yourself a feminist?
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Mar 4th 2017, 9:30 AM
# Repeal
Trump wants it gone but 12.2 million people have signed up for Obamacare in 2017
Trump has vowed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
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Feb 11th 2017, 7:20 AM
# Eighth Amendment
Citizens' Assembly receives over 13,000 submissions about abortion
The assembly may choose to hear oral presentations from any group or individual who made a submission to assist in its deliberations.
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Dec 22nd 2016, 6:22 PM
# Interview
Sitting down with Maser: The man and the artist behind the blue Repeal wall
The 35-year-old’s love for his craft is matched only by his love for his city.
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Nov 19th 2016, 10:00 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Should independent ministers be given a free vote on the Repeal the Eighth bill?
Health Minister Simon Harris is hoping a technical counter-motion will be a good enough compromise for independent TDs.
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Oct 23rd 2016, 10:34 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Should there be a dress code for TDs and Senators?
A number of TDs wore Repeal jumpers in the chamber last month.
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Oct 14th 2016, 10:43 AM
# Abortion Debate
New poll shows the vast majority of Irish people want Eighth Amendment repealed
Most, however, do not want to see UK-style abortion laws in Ireland
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Oct 7th 2016, 7:43 AM
# know your repealers
Irish people from all walks of life are showing solidarity with #RepealThe8th on Twitter
Not just the usual suspects.
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Sep 28th 2016, 9:26 AM
# Repeal
A heckler at the March for Choice was shut down by this singing pro-choicer
Ooof.
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Sep 26th 2016, 7:20 PM
# the eighth amendment
Pictures: Thousands throng Dublin city centre for pro choice rally
Demonstrations took place in major cities across Europe in solidarity with the Dublin march.
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Sep 24th 2016, 5:02 PM
# eat sleep rave repeal
11 excellent signs spotted at the March For Choice today
Thousands have turned out for what has been called the biggest pro-choice gathering in Ireland.
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Sep 24th 2016, 3:49 PM
# we face this land
A host of Irish women have lent their voices to a powerful film about the 8th Amendment
“How is livestock worth more to this land than us?”
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Sep 15th 2016, 7:50 PM
# Repeal
A new Repeal mural has just appeared in Dublin 7
Two replica banners have been unveiled in Blackhall Place.
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Aug 3rd 2016, 12:11 PM
# Mary Laffoy
Supreme Court judge to chair assembly on repealing Eighth Amendment
The assembly has a deadline of 12 months from its establishment to complete its work.
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Jul 27th 2016, 5:54 PM
# Repeal
Aungier Danger are selling donuts with Maser's 'Repeal' design on them today
Amazing.
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Jul 27th 2016, 9:27 AM
# Cian Healy
Rugby star Cian Healy has been slammed by Repeal supporters after this 'blue wall' tweet
“Ya ain’t alternative unless you’re in front of a blue wall these days.”
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Jul 27th 2016, 8:15 AM
# Street Art
This Repeal mural by Maser has just gone up in Temple Bar
The mural now sits on the Project Arts Centre.
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Jul 9th 2016, 11:50 AM
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