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# the eighth

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# Ballot Box
How much would a general election delay a referendum on the Eighth Amendment?
For one, a summer referendum would be out the window.
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Nov 25th 2017, 4:23 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
'A woman is responsible for her own choice, ultimately she has to make the decision'
The Eighth Amendment Committee today focused on obstetric medicine in the Netherlands.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 6:30 PM
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'70% of Irish women who have abortions in the UK are in relationships and nearly half are already mothers'
Representatives from the British Pregnancy Advisory Service and support group One Day More addressed the Eighth Amendment Committee today.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 7:43 PM
# the eighth
Eighth Amendment Committee to publicly discuss allegations of bias this afternoon
Two members of the committee have accused the proceedings of being biased.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 10:02 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
'Women from all walks of life and from every county in Ireland travel for abortion'
Representatives from the Irish Family Planning Association and the HSE appeared before the Eighth Amendment Committee today.
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Nov 15th 2017, 7:15 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
'In an ideal world abortion would never be needed, but we can't wish it away'
Today’s hearing focused on mental health, and medical and international law.
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Nov 8th 2017, 8:35 PM
# the eighth
US doctor rejects invite to 'kangaroo court' Eighth Amendment Committee
Martin J McCaffrey says he will not be attending.
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Nov 8th 2017, 3:45 PM
# the eighth
People were polled with the same questions as the Citizens' Assembly. Here's what they said
The Citizens’ Assembly had an almost two-thirds majority vote (64%) for access to abortion on request at least in early pregnancy.
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Nov 1st 2017, 6:10 AM
# the eighth
Ronan Mullen said his comment about Savita Halappanavar 'could be reworded'. Here's what he said
A defiant Mullen rejected all criticisms of his comments in a statement today.
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Oct 25th 2017, 9:10 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
'We signed for our baby's remains like an Amazon delivery, it haunted us'
Today’s session focused on mental health, and terminations in cases of rape and foetal abnormality.
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Oct 25th 2017, 9:10 PM
# importance of life
Mattie McGrath storms out of 'biased' Eighth Amendment Committee
Mattie McGrath had asked members of Sinn Féin to reveal where Jean McConville’s body was buried before storming out.
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Oct 25th 2017, 5:43 PM
# framed and all
Members of Eighth Amendment Committee receive letter warning of 'excommunication'
Senator Lynn Ruane said she’d never seen that level of detail in a package sent to her office before.
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Oct 24th 2017, 9:12 PM
# Iona Institute
Psychiatrist pulls out of Eighth Amendment Committee appearance
Professor Patricia Casey has accused the committee of being biased.
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Oct 19th 2017, 1:16 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
'The Eighth has caused endless problems, you need to legislate'
The wording remains uncertain, but we’re having a referendum.
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Oct 18th 2017, 9:25 PM
Voices
Column: Exploding the myths about 'live birth abortions'
It is time for those who profess to hold a high moral plane to demonstrate some respect for bereaved families and the memories of their dead babies, writes Gerry Edwards.
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Oct 14th 2017, 8:30 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
'These are the cases that keep us up at night' - GPs tell politicians about crisis pregnancy
The Irish College General Practitioners were speaking at today’s Eighth Amendment Committee meeting.
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Oct 12th 2017, 5:05 PM
# the eighth
Dublin maternity hospital chief says Irish abortion patient died while flying home after termination
Fergal Malone revealed the woman’s death at yesterday’s hearing of the Committee on the Eighth Amendment.
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Oct 12th 2017, 10:53 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Dr Rhona Mahony tells Eighth Committee: 'We must address the criminalisation of medical care'
International experts are also set to address the members.
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Oct 11th 2017, 5:00 PM
# Eighth Amendment
Over half of voters would back a limited liberalisation of Ireland's abortion law
A referendum on the topic is set to take place next year.
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Oct 6th 2017, 7:22 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
'Abortion on demand' or 'requesting healthcare'? Eighth Committee debates human rights
The Eighth Amendment Committee is met for the third time today.
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Oct 4th 2017, 6:19 PM
# cblive poll
Over half of people say they'd vote 'to repeal' in a referendum on the Eighth Amendment
In a poll for RTÉ’s Claire Byrne Live, 55% of people said they’d vote yes to repeal in a referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 11:35 PM
# repeal bag
Taoiseach has no recollection of 'walking away' from LCD Soundsystem guitarist
Leo Varadkar told reporters today that he had “no difficulty” talking politics on social occasions.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 5:26 PM
# the eighth
How Dublin's March for Choice was reported around the world
Reuters, the New York Times and French newspaper Le Monde covered the demonstration.
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Oct 1st 2017, 1:28 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
# the eighth
Today's March for Choice comes at a vital time for Ireland's abortion debate
It is the sixth annual march by the Abortion Rights Campaign.
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Sep 30th 2017, 6:15 AM
# the eighth
Second Dublin hotel cancels pro-life meeting after alleged death threats against staff
Two venues have cancelled the event in the last week.
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Sep 28th 2017, 2:26 PM
Voices
'This is not an abortion referendum, we need to stop calling it one'
Member of maternity services advocacy group argues that language in the 2018 referendum could alienate the many people who could have deciding vote.
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Sep 27th 2017, 8:15 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
'The assembly has the advantage of not having to address constituents': Politicians discuss abortion
The Committee on the Eighth Amendment met for the second time today.
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Sep 27th 2017, 5:15 PM
# the eighth
Poll: Should the Taoiseach make clear his stance on the abortion campaign now?
The Taoiseach is said to be waiting until the recommendations of the all-party committee before deciding his stance.
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Sep 27th 2017, 8:15 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
'Fair, balanced, impartial': Chair defends Citizens' Assembly at Oireachtas abortion committee
Justice Mary Laffoy spoke before the 22 member committee.
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Sep 20th 2017, 4:40 PM
# stay informed
The Eighth Amendment Committee meets today. Sign up here to get emails to keep you updated
Stay informed about everything that happens at the committee which is deciding what happens next with Ireland’s abortion laws.
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Sep 20th 2017, 8:50 AM
# On the Record
A referendum on the Eighth will be shaped by these 22 politicians. Here are their views on abortion
An Oireachtas committee meets for the first time in public today.
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Sep 20th 2017, 6:00 AM
# the eighth amendment
Politicians are about to get down to the business of scoping out an abortion referendum
The Committee on the Eighth Amendment meets formally for the first time this week.
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Sep 11th 2017, 6:05 AM
# Eighth Amendment
Children's Minister says Irish women will never have autonomy until the Eighth is repealed
Minister Katherine Zappone is making a speech at the opening of the Kennedy Summer School.
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Sep 7th 2017, 7:36 PM
# Abortion
No repeal: Citizens’ Assembly recommends replacing or amending Eighth Amendment
The Citizens’ Assembly’s recommendation will be sent to the Oireachtas.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 6:17 PM
# the eighth
The Citizens' Assembly votes on abortion today. Here's how it will play out
Up to four votes could take place over the course of two days.
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Apr 22nd 2017, 12:05 AM
# Noel Rock
"The eighth amendment hasn't been voted upon in my lifetime. That's long enough"
Fine Gael TD Noel Rock says the time has come for Ireland to vote on whether or not to repeal the eighth amendment to the constitution.
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Aug 20th 2016, 10:00 AM
# the eighth
A week out from polling day, the Catholic Bishops are weighing in on abortion
Today’s statement from the Bishops’ Conference coincides with a Labour event calling for a referendum.
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Feb 18th 2016, 10:00 AM
# the eighth
Kenny to call convention on abortion if returned to power
The Taoiseach was speaking at a meeting of the British Irish Council in London.
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Nov 28th 2015, 12:13 PM
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