Major news from the House of Commons. British MPs have backed a plan to legalise both abortion and same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, providing there is still no government in place at Stormont by 21 October. In a meeting in the House of Commons on Tuesday (9 July), MPs backed an amendment which requires the government […]
6 years ago
Simon Harris has asked the HSE to investigate the situation. According to RTE, The Health Service Executive is currently investigating an apparent breach of patient information. The situation occurred after a woman who had an abortion at the National Maternity Hospital claimed she was contacted by anti-abortion activists. Allegedly, the woman in question got a […]
7 years ago
Abortion legislation is scheduled to pass through the Oireachtas before Christmas, but the deadline seems very tight in light of new clashes. Earlier this month, the Minister for Health Simon Harris issued a warning to TDs deliberately trying to delay legislation passing through the Oireachtas. A comprehensive team including consultant obstetrician Peter Boylan, together with […]
7 years ago
The hashtag that has everyone in bits. Irish citizens all over the world have been making the journey home to vote in the referendum to repeal or retain the eighth amendment. Documenting their journey, people have been using the hashtag #HomeToVote on social media to show their commitment and it has become one of the most […]
8 years ago
Polls finally open tomorrow morning. After months of intense canvassing and debates, tomorrow the nation will finally get the chance to vote on whether or not to repeal the Eighth Amendment of our Constitution. And while many of you will have decided what way you’re going to vote tomorrow, there are some things to remind […]
8 years ago
It’s a pretty emotive issue to go door-to-door on.
8 years ago