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Breaking via The Mire wire: Irish all to live to 100; John Waters outraged for men (again); Ireland’s election to Human Rights Council ‘not a joke’.

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Nov 17th 2012, 5:00 PM

Column: Mass protest is the only way to win change on abortion

It is tragic that it took Savita Halappanavar’s death to galvanise action. The Government must be told that a failure to act now will damage them, writes Stephanie Lord.

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Nov 17th 2012, 12:30 PM

Vigils and protests around country today in wake of Savita death

People are expected to gather in Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, London and other cities to protest or hold a vigil in remembrance of Savita Halappanavar.

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Nov 17th 2012, 12:13 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Nov 17th 2012, 9:00 AM

Legislating for the X Case: Where do the parties stand?

We’ve been asking every single member of the Oireachtas where they stand on the X Case and legislation but less than 20 per cent have responded. Here’s what the parties think…

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Nov 17th 2012, 8:00 AM

International expert joins Savita Halappanavar inquiry - HSE

An international expert in obstetrics and gynaecology is to join the inquiry team reviewing the death of Savita Halappanavar in Galway.

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Nov 16th 2012, 9:16 PM

Sinn Féin to table Dáil motion calling for legislation for X Case

Meanwhile, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has met with the Indian Ambassador to Ireland, Debashish Chakravarti, to discuss the death of Savita Halappanavar.

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Nov 16th 2012, 6:22 PM

HSE's Savita inquiry details to be announced today

31-year-old Savita Halappanavar died from septacaemia at University Hospital Galway last month, after her request for a medical termination was refused.

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Nov 16th 2012, 7:38 AM

Savita's mother: "They killed my 30-year-old daughter"

The parents of Savita Halappanavar have spoken out about the death of their daughter.

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Nov 15th 2012, 5:33 PM

Labour councillor demands internal investigation into Senator's Savita case comments

Clontarf councillor Jane Horgan-Jones has called for an internal investigation into comments made by John Whelan.

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Nov 15th 2012, 4:09 PM

Indian government expresses 'concern' over Savita's death

A spokesman in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Indian embassy in Dublin is “following the matter closely”.

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Nov 15th 2012, 2:20 PM

Savita tragedy continues to attract international attention

“Ireland Murders Pregnant Indian Dentist.”

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Nov 15th 2012, 1:58 PM

Gilmore: We need to bring legal clarity to abortion issue

“This will not be the seventh government to neglect and ignore this issue,” Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore told the Dáil this morning.

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Nov 15th 2012, 11:27 AM

Poll: Should Ireland legislate on the X Case ruling?

It has been 20 years since the Supreme Court ruled on the X Case but no legislation has been brought forward. Is now the time?

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Nov 15th 2012, 10:42 AM

Vigils held around the country for Savita Halappanavar

Thousands attended vigils and demonstrations in Dublin, Cork and Limerick yesterday evening.

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Nov 15th 2012, 8:46 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here’s nine things to know this morning…

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Nov 15th 2012, 8:27 AM

HSE says independent expert to be part of investigation into Savita death

The death of Savita Halappanavar has sparked an outcry and led to calls for abortion legislation in Ireland.

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Nov 15th 2012, 7:28 AM

'Over 2,000' attend sit-down protest for Savita at Leinster House

Demonstrators sat on the ground during a moment of silence, while speakers argued for legislation on abortion.

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Nov 14th 2012, 7:07 PM

Column: Legislation is needed to protect the rights of women like Savita

There are circumstances in which women like Savita Halappanavar have a constitutional right to terminate their pregnancies, writes law lecturer Jennifer Schweppe.

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Nov 14th 2012, 7:00 PM

VIDEO: TDs debate the death of Savita Halappanavar

Watch the full 32-minute debate between James Reilly and seven opposition TDs on the death of Savita Halappanavar.

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Nov 14th 2012, 6:32 PM

Savita scandal: Reilly urges TDs not to prejudge results of inquiries

James Reilly says TDs’ comments could prejudge the findings of two investigations into the death of Savita Halappanavar, who died after being refused a termination procedure.

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Nov 14th 2012, 5:52 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Nov 14th 2012, 4:53 PM

Savita death 'not caused by Ireland's ban on abortion' - Youth Defence

The pro life group and senator Ronan Mullen have both criticised people for using the death of Savita Praveen Halappanavar to call for legislation on the X case.

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Nov 14th 2012, 12:36 PM

Savita: Abortion report completed as FF calls for independent inquiry

The Minister for Health has received the report of the expert group on abortion, the Taoiseach confirmed today, as Fianna Fáil called for an independent inquiry into the death of a woman at Galway University Hospital.

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Nov 14th 2012, 11:16 AM

Bacik says 'legislation is clearly necessary' amid outcry over Savita death

The death of Savita Praveen Halappanavar after a miscarriage at University Hospital Galway last month has prompted a strong reaction.

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Nov 14th 2012, 9:26 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here’s nine things to know this morning…

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Nov 14th 2012, 8:35 AM

Calls for X Case legislation after woman denied an abortion dies in Galway hospital

Savita Halappanavar died from septicaemia following a miscarriage which lasted almost three days. She repeatedly asked for the foetus to be removed but her requests were turned down.

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Nov 14th 2012, 2:34 AM

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