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Why I cannot support the Government’s Abortion Bill

Few pieces of legislation in the history of Dáil Éireann have been the subject of more polarising and divisive debate than the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013.

‘This could end my political career, but I believe it is the right thing’, says Walsh

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Brian Walsh knows his political career could come to a premature end over his stance on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, yet he is adamant he is doing “what I believe is right, ahead of political gain”.

Abortion- a legislator's duty is to consider the evidence’

The recent Oireachtas health hearings on abortion, held in January 2013, shed a lot of light on the question of whether abortion is needed to protect women’s health in Ireland.

Mayo anti-abortion activists stage lunchtime protest

A lunchtime protest against the Government’s plans to legislate for abortion was staged at Castlebar’s Market Square on Wednesday.

ULA public meeting on abortion legislation

Twenty years on from the X case, the State has failed to give legislative effect to the Supreme Court ruling which granted women the right to an abortion in Ireland in limited circumstances.

Choose politicians who have a track record in defending the right to life

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If we’re so keen to break away from the Church it’s time to change the law

Next week will see a huge step forward for women’s rights in the UK. For the first time ever, a television commercial will be aired to the nation advertising unplanned pregnancy and abortion advice by a clinic in an effort to confront the long-standing taboo surrounding abortions, and to equally raise awareness of sexual health.

Keep the Crisis Pregnancy Agency say Fitzpatrick

”Given the current economic situation there is clearly a case for a reduction in the number of quango bodies, particularly if significant financial reinvestment in front-line services can be made as a result,” stated councillor Marie Fitzpatrick.

 

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